Palletizer/Depalletizer Operator

Sonoco • Murfreesboro, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonoco, a multi-billion dollar global company founded in 1899, is a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. The company prides itself on its talented people and continuous innovation in products and packaging. This position is located in the Rigid Paper Products plant in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where refrigerated dough cans are produced to increase the shelf life of items like biscuits, cinnamon rolls, crescent rolls, and pizza dough. The role involves palletizing and de-palletizing refrigerated dough cans quickly and safely, or working in a utility role on the can lines. The ideal candidate will have excellent attendance, a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to work effectively with various teams. They should possess strong hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail, taking pride in their work. Sonoco is guided by its purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and has been recognized as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

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
• Personal hands-on and analytical abilities
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Sonoco mission-driven
• A “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
• 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
• Willing to work outside of regular shift hours including weekends if production or customer demands require it

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in packing/warehousing

Responsibilities

• Palletizing and de-palletizing refrigerated dough cans in a quick and safe manner
• Working in a utility role on the can lines
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Thinking on your feet and troubleshooting 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed