General Laborer

Sonoco • Wisconsin Rapids, WI

17h • 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. While reporting to the Production Supervisor, as a Laborer you will work in a variety of departments. Must be able to meet all physical and vision requirements and obtain Power Truck Operator license. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and be dedicated to providing quality product in a safe manner. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail. This position is in our Paper Mill plant in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. We expect you to be Sonoco mission driven. Previous experience in the paper industry is extremely helpful. You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks. To succeed you must learn basic computer functions and be able to read and use measuring devices. Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed. You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements. Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must. Must maintain a Company Industrial Lift Truck operator’s license. You will need to be able to climb, e.g., ladders, catwalk, reel stand, etc. as needed. Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success. You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions. You will need to able to perform repetitious duties, including climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time and work in extremely hot areas. You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. No prior manufacturing experience required.

Requirements

• Must be able to meet all physical and vision requirements and obtain Power Truck Operator license.
• Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success.
• Proven record of success in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with various teams and be dedicated to providing quality product in a safe manner.
• Personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must maintain a Company Industrial Lift Truck operator’s license.
• Ability to climb, e.g., ladders, catwalk, reel stand, etc. as needed.
• Ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Able to perform repetitious duties, including climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time and work in extremely hot areas.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Learn basic computer functions and be able to read and use measuring devices.
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• Need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the paper industry is extremely helpful.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product.
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to setup new jobs and operate various machines is very important.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager.
• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.
• Helping out other departments as needed

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees