General Laborer

Sonoco • Menasha, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer supports the production environment at Sonoco’s manufacturing operations, performing tasks that help produce high-quality products safely, on time, and efficiently. The role involves collaborating with other departments and teams, making process adjustments, monitoring and reporting product quality, and using troubleshooting skills to set up jobs and operate machinery. Work takes place in a 24/7 paper mill and manufacturing environment with rotating shifts. Employees work 12-hour shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m.) and rotating 8-hour shifts during the probationary period. The posted pay is $27.98 per hour; employees receive shift differential and double time on Sundays, and may potentially earn $70,000 in their first year.

Requirements

• Previous work experience in an industrial setting requiring physical labor; previous paper machine operating experience is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read and use measuring devices.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• A history demonstrating excellent attendance, a positive attitude, reliability, drive, quality focus, and commitment to safety.
• Ability and availability to work all shifts on a rotating schedule.
• Ability to work effectively 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, periodically work in hot or cold areas, multitask, lift 25 pounds unassisted, and team lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in cold Wisconsin temperatures and hot, humid conditions generated by the paper machine and mill environment.
• Ability to be mission-driven.
• Forklift experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous paper machine operating experience.
• Previous forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with other departments and teams.
• Make incremental process adjustments and monitor and report quality results of manufactured products.
• Use critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to set up new jobs and operate various machines.
• Operate mobile equipment, including a fork truck.
• Assist with paper breaks and create parent rolls.
• Thread the rewinder.
• Separate and package rolls after they are slit on the rewinder.
• Retrieve and stage roll products, tape, and other packaging supplies.
• Finish and package product.
• Assist during machine maintenance outages.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Shift differential and double time on Sundays.

What This Job Offers

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