Position: Team Lead – VIP
Location: Portland, IN
Wage: $25.74
Schedule: 1st shift
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.
What you will be doing:
- Understand the Vacuum Insulated Panel (VIP) Process and provide technical assistance to each of the positions.
- Plan needed raw materials, recipes, etc. to keep the VIP line running as needed to meet demand.
- Be able to give direction on the VIP process to all associates in the VIP group.
- Report all incidents, unsafe acts and conditions to a member of management immediately.
- Assist with shift personnel absence as needed.
- Ensure proper levels of stock are always maintained.
- Move material throughout the plant utilizing forklift or pallet jack as necessary.
- Unload, move and store a variety of materials, parts or products.
- Forklift operation.
- Obey all safety traffic signs & procedures (HALO)
- Must follow all safety rules and procedures
- Report all safety violations to management.
- Lead shift meeting for the VIP team.
- Discuss safety topics with the VIP group every day and ensure all employees remain engaged in our safety program.
- Participate in Sonoco’s Performance System (SPS) activities as required – 5S, Pillar Teams, Audits, Near Misses, etc.
- Participate in Hot Spot and Layered Audit process.
- Attend required management team meetings.
- Regular, consistent attendance and punctuality are essential to the job along with adaptability & flexibility when needed.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
We'd love to hear from you if:
- You have 3+ years of lead or supervisory experience
- You have 3+ years of technical experience in a related field.
- Had previous training responsibilities
- Must have excellent organizational skills, be detail oriented and have experience using a computer
- Hands-on Capabilities
- Able to speak, read and write English proficiently
- Have previous forklift experience and able to get certification
- Must be able to perform moderate to heavy physical duties/work activities.
- Must be able to push and pull up to 70lbs.
- Must be able to stand/or walk/or bend for job related activities over 12 hours.
- Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.
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.
What We Do
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a leading manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With more than 19,000 employees working in 34 countries, Sonoco serves many of the world’s best-known brands.
Our integrated packaging solutions help define brand personalities, create unique customer experiences and enhance the quality of products and the quality of life for people around the world.
It’s all in the service of our purpose: Better Packaging. Better Life.
Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities. Sonoco was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.
Learn more at Sonoco.com
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