Machine Operator II

Position: Machine Operator II - Tack & Nail
Location: Hartselle Wood Reels
Shift: 2nd, 2p-10p
Pay: $20.44 / HR + .75 Shift Diff

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 Summary: 
We are seeking individuals who have experience in operating various types of manufacturing equipment for our operations at our manufacturing facility in Hartselle, AL. We are looking to hire people who have experience in a manufacturing environment and can work in a team setting. You will be working in the Tack & Nail Department.

Responsibilities: 
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and compliant work area 
- Meet or exceed all safety requirements established by Sonoco and regulatory agencies 
- Maintain or exceed productivity levels per customer specifications and plant goals 
- Adhere to all quality standards and procedures 
- Maintain accurate records 
- Participate in scheduled team meetings and contiueous improvement projects 
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) 
- Follow standard operating procedures and area specific instructions 
- Train other employees as needed 
Qualifications: 
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents in English 
- Basic math skills 
- Knowledge of computer applications 
- Verbal & written communication skills 
- Problem solving & decision making skills 
- Teamwork 
- Detail oriented 
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
- Able to bend, reach, twist, push, pull, stand, sit, and walk throughout the day 
Physical Requirements: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy weights.  
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  
Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

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.