Machine Operator I - Sonoco

Position: Machine Operator Location: (Device Plant) 11287 Kiley Drive, Huntley, IL 60142 Wage: $23.40 plus $0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift position Shift: 1st - 7 am – 3 pm and 2nd Shift: 3 pm – 11 pm *Overtime may be required. 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 shift supervisor, as a Machine Operator, with general supervision, sets-up the proper tooling needed in the thermoforming machines and operates the machines per job specifications. What You’ll Be Doing: Sets up thermoforming machines for operation Mounts dies, molds and loads rolls of raw materials into the machine. Engages machine to produce parts and maintains continuous operation. Performs troubleshooting and quality control checks. Performs routine maintenance on machines. Works with Packer/Inspectors to resolve any quality issues as needed. Directs Packers/Inspectors to work in other areas when machine is down for troubleshooting or set up. Maintains a safe, clean and organized work area. Performs other work duties or functions as assigned. We’d love to hear from you if: Have at least 6 months of set up operator experience and 1 year of production experience. Experience with Thermoformers and hand-held tools. You are can complete physical demands such as standing, walking, bending, reaching, reading, writing and talking. You can Lift up to 50 pounds. Have Good written and verbal communication skills Have Good manual dexterity and agility. Have Good leadership skills. 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.