Machine Operator II

Sonoco Products Company
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Alabama, Hartselle
Mar 25, 2025
Position: Machine Operator II Location: Hartselle, AL Pay Rate: $20.44 + $1.00 Shift Diff Shift: 3rd 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. Position: Machine Operator II Location: Hartselle, AL Pay Rate: $20.44 + $1.00 Shift Diff Shift: 3rd Responsibilities: * Maintains safety practices of Sonoco and works in a safe manner to prevent injury to self and others. * Works under general supervision on presses that are equipped with automated controls for die cutting, printing, laminating, slitting, and other processes. * Observes all safety rules and regulations and keeps work area clean and orderly. * Performs required quality checks and inspections to ensure that product produced meets customer specifications. * Makes adjustments where necessary to maintain quality standards. * Loads and unloads materials onto machine; moves material into position on pallets; and may operate forklift or pallet jack as needed. * Adjusts machine components to meet required specifications such as speed, quality, cut-off lengths, etc. * Starts up, shuts down, and operates basic functions of single color flexo press. * May assist in change overs including wash up, tear down and rebuild of press. * Replaces worn supplies and performs routine maintenance checks on presses. Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred. * Ability to read, write and speak English. * Basic math skills. * Previous manufacturing and/or machine operating experience preferred. * Leadership skills, teamwork, good communication, interpersonal skills and ability to think critically. * Ability to lift 50 pounds on multiple occasions per day. * Availability to work any shift assigned * Willingness to learn new skills and techniques. 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.