Machine Operator - Sonoco

Location: Stockton, CA Position: Machine Operator Shift: 2nd- 3:20pm – 1:50 am Monday-Thursday *overtime and Saturdays may be required. Wage: $21.89 + $0.40 for 2nd Shift 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 Supervisor as a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for Set -up, operation and maintenance of machinery, ensuring machine produces high quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity and is properly maintained. What you’ll be doing: Work in a fast paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment. Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment start up and operation on multiple pieces of equipment. Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high-quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials. Operate/Monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality and minimal unplanned stops. Perform tasks as assigned by supervision. We’d love to hear from you if: Have a basic mechanical understanding; Trouble shooting, gear rotation, etc. Able to read a tape measure and how to use basic tools such as rachets, impact drills, wrenches, etc. Possess analytical skills and pays attention to detail. Ability to handle heavy equipment. Have experience in a manufacturing environment. Able to stand, stoop, bend, lift and walk for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and maneuver large items up to 50 pounds safely. 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.