Machine Operator I

Location: Huntley, IL
Position: Machine Operator
Shift: 1st- 5:00 am- 3:15 pm (Monday through Thursday)
Wage: $23.40 hr. to $28.08 based on skills and experience *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 Production Supervisor as a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for Set -up, operation and maintenance of machinery, ensuring machine produces high quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity and is properly maintained.

What you will 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.
• Has all of the skills of a Level I Machine Operator.               
• Sets up a machine with a supervisor.                                               
• Practices and encourages quality.                                                    
• Understands the different types of materials by appearance.                      
• Knows how to tell when materials do not meet quality standards.   
• Solves most forming problems requiring heat adjustments. 
• Completes new set up accurately.    
• Works well independently.
• Responsible for time and productivity.
• Performs other work duties or functions as assigned.
• Uses and reads calipers.                                                                               
• Self-starting, willing to learn, does other tasks as required.             
• Knowledge about basic math and English skills to complete paperwork.    
• Has good communication skills and is an active team member.                  
• Maintains a 97% attendance record.                                                
• Keeps accurate daily box counts.                                                     
• Runs the specified number of parts on each job.                                          
• Maintains a good working relationship with inspectors and operators.        
• Knows and verifies specification requirements of each part.                        
• Assists in setting up machines as needed.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You are can complete physical demands such as standing, walking, bending, reaching, reading, writing and talking.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good manual dexterity and agility.
• Good leadership skills.
• High school Diploma or equivalent
• Must have experience in Industrial Maintenance
• Must have 5 + Years working with a Keifel Machine.
• 5 + years machine operating experience
• Experience with Thermoformers and hand-held tools

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.