General Laborer

Sonoco • Menasha, WI

10d • 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 sustainability and innovation. This General Laborer position supports the production environment within manufacturing operations, emphasizing safety, quality, productivity, and a strong work ethic. The role involves performing tasks necessary to produce high-quality products efficiently.

Requirements

• Previous work experience in an industrial setting requiring physical labor
• Previous Forklift experience
• Basic computer skills and ability to 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
• 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