General Laborer

Sonoco • Menasha, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonoco is a global leader in packaging solutions with a history dating back to 1899. The company operates in over 34 countries and is committed to innovation, sustainability, and its employees. As a General Laborer, you will support the production environment within manufacturing operations, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and a strong work ethic. You will perform various tasks to ensure the timely and efficient production of high-quality Sonoco products.

Requirements

• Previous work experience in an industrial setting requiring physical labor
• Previous Forklift experience (preferred)
• Basic computer skills and ability to read and use measuring devices
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Proven history of success showing excellent attendance, a positive attitude, reliability and drive, quality focus, and a commitment to safety
• Able and available to work all shifts on a rotating schedule
• Ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Ability to perform repetitive duties, climb stairs, stand for long periods of time, periodically work in hot or cold areas, multitask, lift 25 lbs. unassisted, and team lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to handle cold Wisconsin temperatures as well as hot and humid conditions generated from the paper machine and mill environment
• Must be Sonoco mission driven

Nice To Haves

• Previous paper machine operating experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitoring, and reporting quality results of manufactured products
• Utilizing critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to set up new jobs and operate various machines
• Safely completing specific tasks including operating mobile equipment (fork truck), assisting with paper breaks, creating parent rolls, threading rewinder, separating and packaging rolls, retrieving/staging roll products, retrieving tape and other packaging supplies, finishing and packaging product, and assisting during machine maintenance outages.

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
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed