Extrusion Operator I

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 Plant Superintendent as the Extrusion Line Operator you will be responsible for the timely & efficient processing of the work requirements for the assigned line. Your main responsibility is the operation of the extruder and printing functions while directing the rest of the line operation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Sets up, starts, and operates extruder pressure calibration tanks, spray cooling tank, cutter, re-cutter, water chilling system and printer.
• Selects and installs printing plates no plate cylinders and checks to insure proper alignment and registration.
• Operates to ensure proper application and curing of inks while complying with quality standards. Cleans color heads, printing plates, and blankets as required.
• Observes the production of plastic tubes and makes necessary adjustment to equipment to maintain proper production rate and quality objectives.
• Documents quality and process information as required and assists with first/last piece inspections and provide training to other team members as required.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have 2 to 3 years manufacturing experience / operation printing equipment.
• Have a high school diploma or GED, basic reading, writing, arithmetic skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; maintain effective working relationships.
• Have high level of mechanical aptitude.
• Have flexibility to rotate shifts as required and the ability to work overtime as required manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Can lift up to 50 pounds is required.

Sonoco is proud to offer a competitive and robust range of benefits to help eligible employees manage their wellbeing costs. We also offer generous paid time off and holidays!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.