Winder Operator

Sonoco • Murfreesboro, TN

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About The Position

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. While reporting to the shift supervisor, the winder operator will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

• The ability to run and coordinate the operation of a spiral winding machine.
• Must have working knowledge and ability to adjust, set-up, and start-up the winder.
• Must assume responsibility for the safe, quality, and efficient operation of all parts of the can winding and processing equipment.
• Must work effectively and efficiently with the winder assistant to accomplish all tasks/ responsibilities.
• Teamwork is a must and is part of overall performance.
• Must have troubleshooting ability, good manual coordination and continuous learning ability.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to correct and/ or report all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Completely and accurately fill out all required reports and turn them in to appropriate mail slots. (Material traceability, quality check sheets, interlock checks, downtime reports, etc.)
• Constantly monitor quality and document quality checks as prescribed.
• Prepare line and have it operating in time allotted by management.
• Check all material specifications when brought to the line.
• Keep rotofeed full and all materials stocked and prepped. Time management and looking ahead is a must.
• Make sure that all materials are set up for the next operating shift, set-up tubes ran and can bodies cleared from all track work and equipment
• Constantly exercise good housekeeping and keep all areas clean and neat during the shift and clean for the next operating shift.
• Constant communication with all members of the operating line. Especially in order to control safety, quality and defect containment.
• Responsibility/ Accountability to report all downtime and/ or malfunctioning equipment to maintenance and supervision.
• Responsible for continuous production flow, quick changeover execution with minimal scrap, process adjustments as needed and running equipment to posted speeds.
• Train other winder assistants as needed according to prescribed guidelines.
• Uphold and protect all Product Safety guidelines.
• Meet or exceed designated efficiencies and scrap rates.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees