Process Technician - Sonoco
Wixom, MI 48393
About the Job
Shifts: 1st Shift (8am - 4pm) or 3rd Shift (11:55 pm-8 am)
Location: Wixom, MI
Pay: Starting at $19.88
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 Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible to perform all phases of mold installation, secondary equipment and material handling. They must have the ability to work with various teams and successfully perform basic machine & mold PM’s. The successful candidate for this position takes pride in hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills and attention to detail.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Responsible to maintain a Clean and Safe work area and report any Unsafe Working Conditions.
- Performs all responsibilities in a manner which ensures that the quality expectations of every customer (internal and external) are met or exceeded and that continuous improvement is achieved.
- Knows, understands, and follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the position.
- Responsible for accurate Completion of the Mold Set Up / Job Verification Checklist
- Assists with relieving Production Associates for breaks
- Preform all Material Handling duties as assigned
- Preform all phases of Mold Installation and Secondary Equipment.
- Basic Machine & mold PM’s
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor.
- Overtime required at times.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Expect Incumbent to be Sonoco mission driven
- Injection molding background would be helpful not mandatory
- Must have good computer skills; Excel, Word, Windows, Internet, etc
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position, secondary education is preferred
- Have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks
- Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed
- Ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success
- Must have excellent math skills, English language reading and writing skills, basic mechanical skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Forklift experience
- Ability to lift 55 lbs. and able to stand for extended periods of time.
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.