Assistant Operator - Sonoco

Position: Assistant Operator Location: : Norwalk, CA Starting Pay: $25.38/ hour Shift: (Flexibility required) 1st Shift 7am-3pm, 2nd Shift 3pm-11pm, 3rd shift 11pm-7am 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 as the Assistant Operator, you will be responsible for assisting the Operator to ensure that product is of acceptable quality, to produce product in a safe and effective manner, to troubleshoot line issues, and complete operator PMs, What You’ll Be Doing: Complete assigned paperwork and reporting. Keep work area clean and orderly. Correct and / or report all unsafe conditions. Other tasks as assigned by shift lead, line spiral winder operator, or members of management. Complete assigned quality checks throughout shift. Safely perform all tasks in accordance with JSAs, OPLs, SOPs, and HECPs. Ensure product being made meets all quality standards. Troubleshoot issues on the line with regards to safety, quality, or machine run ability. Assist in efficient line start-ups, changeovers, and line shut-downs. Complete assigned operator PMs. Responsible for assigned data entry into Oracle. Maintain housekeeping at acceptable level. Ensure proper housekeeping procedures are followed at end of shift and end of week clean-ups. Quarantine any suspect product and communicate hold to shift lead and quality control. Notify maintenance of any machine malfunction and upcoming changeovers in a timely manner. Ensure the correct amount of material is on the line. Ensure line clearance is performed in a timely manner to remove un-needed materials. Complete shift handoffs when arriving and when leaving to include communication on order status, current machine issues, and current quality concerns. We’d love to hear from you if: Have Operator experience in a Manufacturing environment. Have experience operating Oracle interactive screens. You can perform work under minimal supervision. You can handle complex issues, problems, and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Can work overtime as needed 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. Sonoco is proud to offer a competitive and robust range of benefits to help eligible employees manage their wellbeing costs. We also offer generous paid time off and holidays! 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.