Operator - Metco - WEEKEND SHIFT - Sonoco

Weekend Shift Fri/Sat/Sun 4 AM - 4:30 PM $23.74 / HR 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. Job Summary: Set up, operate and adjust heat sealers to apply heat seals on plastic films used for packaging coffee filters. The machine operator sets up the equipment according to established procedures. Operates the equipment in accordance with established procedures. Adjusts the equipment during production runs as necessary to maintain quality standards. Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner. Responsible for making precision cuts of plastic film using laser cutting technology. Job Responsibilities: • Set up the heat sealer according to established procedures. • Operate the heat sealer in accordance with established procedures. • Adjust the heat sealer during production runs as necessary to maintain quality standards. • Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner. • Precision cut plastic film using laser cutting technology. Qualifications: • Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English. • Basic computer skills. • Ability to perform calculations and basic mathematical functions. • Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends. • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written. • Ability to learn new tasks and duties. • Willingness to move materials and product by hand. • Strong attention to detail. • Ability to set up and operate equipment according to established procedures. • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. • Experience: Previous experience working in manufacturing environment preferred but not required. • Special Skills: Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes; ability to learn new tasks and duties. 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.