Extrusion Operator I - Sonoco

Position: Extrusion Line Operator Location: Hanover, PA Wage: $23.66 ($0.45 shift differential for night shift) Shift: Night Shift, 7PM-7AM (rotating shift) From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. While reporting to the Plant Superintendent as the Extrusion Line Operator you will be responsible for the timely & efficient processing of the work requirements for the assigned line. Your main responsibility is the operation of the extruder and printing functions while directing the rest of the line operation. What You’ll Be Doing: Sets up, starts, and operates extruder pressure calibration tanks, spray cooling tank, cutter, re-cutter, water chilling system and printer. Selects and installs printing plates no plate cylinders and checks to insure proper alignment and registration. Operates to ensure proper application and curing of inks while complying with quality standards. Cleans color heads, printing plates, and blankets as required. Observes the production of plastic tubes and makes necessary adjustment to equipment to maintain proper production rate and quality objectives. Documents quality and process information as required and assists with first/last piece inspections and provide training to other team members as required. We’d love to hear from you if: You have 2 to 3 years manufacturing experience / operation printing equipment. Have a high school diploma or GED, basic reading, writing, arithmetic skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; maintain effective working relationships. Have high level of mechanical aptitude. Have flexibility to rotate shifts as required and the ability to work overtime as required manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers. Can lift up to 50 pounds is required. At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options 401(k) retirement plan with company match Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance Tuition reimbursement We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.