Machine Operator I - Sonoco
Huntley, IL 60142
About the Job
Wage: $23.40 plus $2.00 shift differential
Shift: Training on the first shift (7:am – 3:pm) for minimum of two months before taking over the 3rd shift (11:pm - 7:am)
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.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Sets up thermoforming machines for operation
- Mounts dies, molds and loads rolls of raw materials into the machine.
- Engages machine to produce parts and maintains continuous operation.
- Performs troubleshooting and quality control checks.
- Performs routine maintenance on machines.
- Works with Packer/Inspectors to resolve any quality issues as needed.
- Directs Packers/Inspectors to work in other areas when machine is down for troubleshooting or set up.
- Maintains a safe, clean and organized work area.
- Performs other work duties or functions as assigned.
We’d love to hear from you if:
- High school Diploma or equivalent
- Must have experience in Industrial Maintenance
- 5 + years machine operating experience
- Experience with Thermoformers and hand-held tools
- You are can complete physical demands such as standing, walking, bending, reaching, reading, writing and talking.
- You can Lift up to 50 pounds.
- You have Good written and verbal communication skills
- You have Good manual dexterity and agility.
- You have Good leadership skills.
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.