General Laborer

Sonoco • De Pere, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonoco U.S. Paper Mills Corp., De Pere Mill is hiring full-time, entry-level General Laborers to support production of paperboard and spirally wound core stock. The position pays $26.02 per hour, with the potential to earn $62,000 in the first year. Earnings can increase when employees qualify in a position. Overtime is paid at time and one-half after eight hours in a day, and night shifts receive a $0.90 shift differential. The role includes nine paid holidays, two weeks of vacation, and two prorated personal holidays after a 60-day probation period.

Reporting to the Mill Superintendent, the General Laborer sets up machines for customer orders and operates various types of paper manufacturing machinery. The work requires attention to differing order specifications, troubleshooting and adjusting equipment, and working with other teams to meet customer quality standards. Employees work rotating 12-hour shifts, either 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., in a mill environment affected by seasonal Wisconsin temperatures and heat from paper machines.

Sonoco offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; an employer-matched 401(k); wellbeing resources; paid time off and holidays; insurance plans; and tuition reimbursement. Benefits and programs may vary by location and union status.

Requirements

• Be mission-driven, reliable, committed, quality-focused, and show good initiative.
• Have exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Have working knowledge of the products and their quality requirements.
• Be able to work effectively with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds as needed and team lift 50 pounds.
• Be able to perform repetitive duties while standing for long periods on concrete floors.
• Be available to work all shifts on a rotating schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Previous machine operating experience.
• Prior forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and adjust equipment to ensure production quality meets or exceeds customer standards.
• Set up new jobs and operate various types of paper manufacturing machinery.
• Collaborate closely with other departments and teams.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Perform duties as designated by a supervisor or manager.
• Perform duties in support of Sonoco's quality and safety policies.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Benefits

• Nine paid holidays.
• Two weeks of paid vacation and two prorated personal holidays after a 60-day probation period.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program and other wellbeing tools and resources.
• 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