Laminator Operator I

Position: Laminator Operator I
Location: Edinburgh, IN
Wage: $27.93 hr.
Shift: 4 pm- 12 am, 12 am-8 am Monday-Friday *all shift assignments are subject to change based on the plant’s staffing needs.

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/Manager as the Laminator Operator you will be responsible for assisting the Laminator Operator I and or II to ensure all standard operation procedures and policies are followed.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Help Laminator Operator 1 & II process materials according to work instructions. 
• Mix adhesive according to formulas.
• Check first piece conformance to specifications.
• Set up and operate Lathe Machine according Lathe Machine Operating Procedures when needed.
• Job order interpretation.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines/equipment and adjacent work area to SQF standard.
• Utilize satellite containers for Hazardous Waste.
• “Hazard Waste Generator” – generates hazardous waste as part of production process.
• (Reference SOP-HW-201-09, and SOP-HW 202-09) on file.
• Report quality issues to Laminator Operator I and/or manager, supervisor, group leader for analysis and/or remedy.
• Report ALL accidents to the shift manager immediately.
• Report ALL unsafe acts and conditions to the shift manager immediately.
• Regular, consistent attendance and punctuality are essential to the job.
• Verification of Correct calculation of needed amount of adhesive for job.
• Verification of what impression rollers are needed for four hours and cut/or resurface to specifications.
• Report all Food Safety violations to management. Assist the Lam Operator with adding adhesive, changing raw material rolls and other substrates. Operate machine for break coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in Sonoco’s Performance System (SPS) activities as required – 5Star, Pillar Teams, Audits, Near Misses, etc.
• Regular, consistent attendance and punctuality are required and expected for job performance.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Read, Speak and Write English 
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Data Input
• Knowledge of Tape Measure & Ruler /Metric-Standard
• Moderate to heavy physical effort performing duties/work activities; lift up to 60 lbs
• Personal Protective Equipment required    
• Continuous Mental/Visual attention required
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required

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.