Palletizer/Depalletizer Operator

Sonoco • Murfreesboro, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in our Rigid Paper Products plant in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We are producing refrigerated dough cans with a goal of increased shelf life for refrigerated items including but not limited to biscuits, cinnamon rolls, crescent rolls, and pizza dough. We expect you to be Sonoco mission-driven. Previous experience in packing/warehousing is extremely helpful. You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed. Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed and quality-focused is a must. You will need to be able to lift up to 25 lbs. 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 be able to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time. You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. You must be willing to work outside of regular shift hours including weekends if production or customer demands require it.

Requirements

• 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.
• Good eye to spot defects in the packing line.
• Pride in personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work outside of regular shift hours including weekends if production or customer demands require it.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in packing/warehousing is extremely helpful.
• “Get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed and quality-focused.

Responsibilities

• Palletizing and de-palletizing refrigerated dough cans in a quick and safe manner or working in a utility role on the can lines.
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams.
• Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations.
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitoring and reporting quality of manufactured product.
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to set up new jobs and operate various palletizers/de-palletizers.
• 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 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed