Winder Helper

Sonoco • Murfreesboro, TN

1d

About The Position

The Winder Helper supports production in Sonoco’s manufacturing operations and reports to the Shift Supervisor. The role primarily assists the winder operator while contributing to safe, high-quality, efficient production. It involves helping operate and prepare a spiral winding machine and related can-winding and processing equipment, maintaining material supply and readiness, documenting checks and production information, and communicating with the operating line, maintenance, and supervision.

Requirements

• Ability to run and coordinate the operation of a spiral winding machine.
• Working knowledge and ability to adjust, set up, and start up the winder; the primary responsibility is to assist the winder operator.
• Ability to take responsibility for the safe, quality, and efficient operation of all parts of the can-winding and processing equipment.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with the operator to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Teamwork.
• Troubleshooting ability, good manual coordination, and ability to learn continuously.

Responsibilities

• Immediately correct or report unsafe conditions.
• Complete required reports accurately and submit them to the appropriate mail slots, including material traceability, quality check sheets, interlock checks, and downtime reports.
• Monitor product quality and document quality checks as prescribed.
• Prepare the line and have it operating within the time allotted by management.
• Check material specifications when materials arrive at the line.
• Keep the rotofeed full and materials stocked and prepared, while planning ahead.
• Prepare materials for the next operating shift, run set-up tubes, and clear can bodies from track work and equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping throughout the shift and leave areas clean for the next shift.
• Communicate continuously with operating-line members, particularly to support safety, quality, and defect containment.
• Report downtime and malfunctioning equipment to maintenance and supervision.
• Support continuous production flow, execute quick changeovers with minimal scrap, make process adjustments as needed, and run equipment at posted speeds.
• Train other winder assistants as needed according to prescribed guidelines.
• Uphold Product Safety guidelines.
• Meet or exceed designated efficiency and scrap-rate targets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, with 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.
• Employee development.

What This Job Offers

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