Utility Worker

Sonoco • Newport, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newport, TN paper mill has an opening for a Utility Worker. This position reports to the Plant Superintendent. Sonoco is a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries, founded in 1899. They are committed to their employees and have a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.

Requirements

• Ability to manually push, pull, and lift some equipment and materials as needed.
• Excellent work history in the areas of safety and attendance.
• Able to work a 12 hour shift rotation, holidays, weekends and overtime.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in rewinding, slitting, strapping rolls.
• Assists in for removing broke., tagging, weighing, and storing in proper place.
• Assists in loading trucks.
• Responsible for cutting cores on weekends and on nights.
• Responsible for keeping paper machine area neat and orderly.
• Unloading incoming waste paper.
• Supplying waste paper and scrap to pulpers.
• Spotting trailers for loading and unloading.
• Cleaning basement, canteen, rest rooms, plant grounds, and other areas as required.
• May be assigned to fill a vacancy during absences.
• Performs these and similar related duties as assigned.

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
• 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