Machine Operator I

Position: Machine Operator
Location: (Device Plant) 11287 Kiley Drive, Huntley, IL 60142
Wage: $23.40 plus $0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift position
Shift: 1st - 7 am – 3 pm and 2nd Shift: 3 pm – 11 pm *Overtime may be required.

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, as a Machine Operator, with general supervision, sets-up the proper tooling needed in the thermoforming machines and operates the machines per job specifications.

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:

• Have at least 6 months of set up operator experience and 1 year of production 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.
• Have Good written and verbal communication skills
• Have Good manual dexterity and agility.
• Have Good leadership skills.

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.