Baler Operator- 1st Shift

Sonoco • Frenchtown, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Reporting directly to the Shift Manager, as a Baler Operator you will be responsible for the safe operation of production equipment using standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include providing assistance in various areas of our manufacturing process as directed. Strive to meet plant goals and customer requirements. Safety is the top priority of every employee.

Requirements

• Must be forklift certified and/or have a minimum of 3 years of forklift driving experience
• Candidate will receive site-specific forklift certification and training on-site

Responsibilities

• Following standard operating procedures, health and safety guidelines, and maintaining a clean work area
• Using a forklift to move scrap waste cages and bins from the production floor to the baler room and back
• Loading the baler with paper waste and making/tagging compressed bales
• Using a forklift to move compressed bales to storage locations, including loading bales onto trailers

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed