Machine Operator

Position: Machine Operator

Location: Fremont, IN

Pay: 1st shift: $20.09/hour

2nd shift: $20.09 hourly +$2.00 shift differential

Available Shifts: 1st: 7am-3pm OR 2nd shift: 3p-11p

• *$1,000 Retention Bonus** Paid Out $500 at 90 Days WORKED and $500 at 180 Days WORKED
• A Few Perks!*
• Full Benefits 1st of the Month
• 2 Weeks Vacation after 90 Days (prorated)
• 401K 6% Match
• Monthly Appreciation Day, Attendance Bonuses, and Wellness Day
• Ample Opportunity for Growth and Promotion
• Extreme Clean Environment
• OT Available, Rarely Required

You will enjoy working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn’t changed our tight-knit feel – we’ve simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all of our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company – it truly is a special place.

Summary

With little or no supervision, sets-up the proper form tooling needed in the inline thermoforming machines and operates the machines per job specifications to maintain continuous production.

General Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Sets up designated inline thermoforming machines per job specifications

· Sets up designated offline presses per job specifications

· Engages thermoforming machines and presses to produce parts and to maintain continuous operation

· Performs troubleshooting and quality checks

· Performs routine maintenance on equipment.

· Works with Floor Workers to resolve any quality issues as needed

· Retrieves and moves materials; including work in-process, raw material and tooling

· Makes boxes and completes finished goods packaging per specification

· Maintains a safe, clean and organized work area

· Performs other work duties or functions as assigned

Physical and Visual Activities/Demands

· Standing, walking, bending, reaching, reading, writing and talking

· Lifting up to 50 pounds

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

· Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Ability to continuously lift, reach, stand, and walk throughout the day

· Good vision and attention to detail

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Good manual dexterity and agility

Experience

· High school Diploma or equivalent

· 5 years previous production line experience required

· Experience with routine maintenance on equipment

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits:

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.