General Laborer

Sonoco • Menasha, WI

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer supports production in Sonoco’s manufacturing operations by performing tasks that help deliver high-quality products safely, efficiently, and on time. The role involves collaborating with other departments, monitoring product quality, making process adjustments, troubleshooting and setting up jobs, and operating various machines and mobile equipment. The facility operates 24/7. Shifts are rotating 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating 8-hour shifts during the probationary period. The posted pay is $27.98, and employees may have the potential to earn $70,000 in their first year, including shift differential and double time on Sundays.

The position reports to the Shift Supervisor and includes production tasks such as assisting with paper breaks, creating parent rolls, threading the rewinder, separating and packaging slit rolls, staging and retrieving products and supplies, finishing and packaging product, and assisting during machine maintenance outages. Work requires operating a fork truck and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including exposure to hot or cold conditions.

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.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• A record of 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, and multitask.
• Ability to 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.

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.
• Create parent rolls.
• Thread the rewinder.
• Separate and package rolls after they have been slit on the rewinder.
• Retrieve and stage roll products.
• Retrieve 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.

What This Job Offers

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