Finishing Tech I - Sonoco

Location: Morristown, TN
Position: Finishing Tech I
Shift: 12 hour rotating
Shift: Rotating Days (6am - 6pm) & Nights (6pm - 6am)
The schedule is on a 4 week rotation between nights and days:
Week 1: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Week 3: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 4: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Pay: $18.17/hr
Must be willing to work overtime to include weekends and holidays.

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.

Reporting to the Finishing Supervisor, this position is responsible for assisting in production per the department leaders’ instructions.  Customer specifications and requirements must be satisfied while ensuring that quality and expectations, both internal and external, are met.  Responsibilities also include the ability to work with others in a team environment.

What you will be doing:

• Must work safely at all times, following all Plant and Division Safety rules and policies.
• Perform all functions in accordance with specified safety procedures and designated PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Maintain all company health and housekeeping GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.
• Minimize waste, improve efficient use of materials
• Recognize printing imperfections.
• Operate all models of doctor machines.
• Wrap pallets of finished goods.
• Understand use of roll manipulator and how to set for weight differential.
• Proficient at performing quality splicing according to customer specifications.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Operate forklift as required.
• Maintain organized and clean work area.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the spirit of total quality and continuous improvement in performing the essential job functions of the position.
• Performs other duties assigned or as the situation may dictate.
• Work overtime as required.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Regular attendance required.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Ability to follow directions and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to maintain logs/records in a legible, accurate and timely manner. 
• Ability to accurately use a ruler to perform measurement and must be able to perform basic mathematical functions. 
• Must demonstrate desire, ability and initiative to advance in progression.  
• Must adhere to high standards of professionalism when dealing with co-workers on a daily basis.  
• Must have or be willing to obtain certification to operate forklift.
• Must be able to exert up to fifty (50) lbs. of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) lbs. of force consistently and up to ten (10) lbs. of force constantly to move/lift objects vertically and/or horizontally.
• Must be able to key data into a computer

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.