Assistant Operator - 3rd Shift - Sonoco

Position: Assistant Operator Location: Jamesburg, NJ Starting Pay: $27.75 an hour +$0.50 of Shift Differential pay Shift: 3rd shift 10pm-6am 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 production shift supervisor, you will be responsible for working on the production line and ensuring the production of a quality product in a safe working environment. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success . You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the product or process. We have the opportunity for long term career growth and promotions for employees that take pride in learning the process, working on a team and performing at a high level. What You’ll Be Doing: Day to day responsibilities include: Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager. Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies. Following all safety rules and ensure coworkers follow safety rules while maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area. Wear job specific PPE at all times including but not limited to Safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel-toe shoes. Requires walking/standing/ for minimum of 8 hours up to 12 hours. Lifting up to 50 lbs regularly throughout a shift. Climbing 10ft+ vertical ladders each shift. Complete all tasks that require ability to twist, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, grasp, push carry with both arms/hands and both legs/feet. Setting up paper rolls throughout the shift and make splices. Starting up equipment on the line including but not limited to the ACO, label pot and glue system, saw unit, label festoon and automatic liner splicer. Running equipment at specified settings, this may involve reading gauges, micrometers, or by touch, etc. change out saw blades, skiver knives, and backup rollers. Understand and perform visual and dimensional quality control checks. Must be able to maintain continuous operation of line, which will involve trouble shooting, clearing jams, splicing, and threading equipment, and deciding if maintenance support is needed. Must be team oriented, working very closely with winder operator and palletizer operator. Must own their own line from winder to palletizer to maintain performance and teamwork. Comprehend written, oral, and computerized instructions when dealing with the production schedule to be certain that the correct raw materials are being run and corresponds with the production schedule. Complete all required production paperwork. This position is in our plant in Jamesburg, NJ We’d love to hear from you if: You can perform work under minimal supervision. You can handle complex issues, problems, and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment. You have to have a “get it done” attitude. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Are reliable, have good initiative, are committed, and being quality focused is a must. Have the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success. Have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions. Apply today and help us get stronger! 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. 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.