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.

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.