Pouch Operator - 12 hour Night Shift - Sonoco

Location: Hickory, NC Position: Pouching Operator Rate: $23.84/hr + $2/hr shift diff Shift: 12 hour night shift (7pm - 7am), 2-2-3 schedule RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE! $2000 after completion of 180 days, paid in 90 day increments 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 Dept. Manager, you will be responsible for performing tasks necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and be an effective problem solver. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail. What you will be doing: Using hand tools (pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers,). Using power hoists for lifting rolls of materials. Using pallet jacks both manual and powered. Cleaning machine surfaces and rollers using solvents and detergents. Employing manual dexterity and flexibility to reach, lift, stretch, and bend as tasks vary. Observing, understanding, and analyzing film tension of a moving web and how that relates to wrinkles, machine ability, and seal ability. Making mechanical adjustments to bars and rollers to both moving and stationary webs of film. Understanding relationship to heat, dwell and tension as applies to a stationary web and adjust to maximize seal ability and machine ability. Scanning roll tickets and/or enter other pertinent information not computerized shop floor system as required Sets up bag machines per order specifications and confirms with Quality Control. Prepares parts and supplies for up-coming orders when possible. Makes adjustments to the machines as required by Inspector/Packer, Quality Control or as necessary to keep bags within specifications. Weighs waste at end of order or shift and reports amount to Inspector/Packer. Keeps Shift Supervisor advised of any problems with machines, bad print, film problems, and/or incorrect bag runs. Performs those functions necessary to keep the bag machine running, such as getting boxes, mounting rolls, weighing waste at end of order/shift, etc. as time permits. Keeps all parts and accessories not being used off the floor, and in their proper storage place. Makes sure all punches not being used are returned to their proper place for storage and protection. Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled. Assists with physical inventory as requested by Team Leader. Performs duties of inspector/packer, roll person & utility person, as needed. Assists in housekeeping of assigned work area. We'd love to hear from you if: We prefer you to have experience in an industrial environment (manufacturing or distribution). You will need to be comfortable working in a converting environment where varying temperatures, noise, within established OSHA guidelines You will need to have basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure or ruler You will need to be able to read and interpret work orders 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.