Laborer - 19.15/hr with potential to $24.27/hr w/in 15 days

Position: General Labor
Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Pay: Starting at $19.15 /hour initial training and laborer rate
Advance to $24.00-$24.27/hour in as little as 15 days after training at a position
Shift Differential adder, $0.85/hour for 2nd Shift, $1.05/hour for 3rd Shift
$2000 sign on bonus, based on successful completion of probationary period and length of service.

• Double time for Sunday and holidays

• Holiday pay from day one

• 1 floating holiday and 3 birthday holidays

• Eligible for vacation after probationary period

• Company contribution to Health Saving Account

• Eligible for Gainsharing and Profit Sharing

• Generous 401k with company contribution and match, and a generous benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision.

Shifts: This is a rotating shift - The shift rotations are like this: 7 days 11-7 then 2 days off, 7 days 3-11 then 1 day off, 7 days 7-3 then 4 days off.
Open availability is required, this is a relief position, employees may be asked to work a variety of first, second and third shifts. Sometimes some employees can work all three shifts in any given week depending on where the openings are. We will try to give employees 5 days on a single shift if possible, but there are no guarantees. The employee may also work the later shifts multiple weeks in a row.
While reporting to the Production Supervisor, as a Laborer you will work in a variety of departments. Must be able to meet all physical and vision requirements and obtain Power Truck Operator license. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and be dedicated to providing quality product in a safe manner. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.
What you'll be doing:

• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams

• Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations

• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product.

• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to setup new jobs and operate various machines is very important.

• 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 out other departments as needed

We'd love to hear from you if:

• We expect you to be Sonoco mission driven.

• Previous experience in the paper industry is extremely helpful.

• You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.

• To succeed you must learn basic computer functions and be able to read and use measuring devices.

• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.

• You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.

• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.

• Must maintain a Company Industrial Lift Truck operator’s license.

• You will need to be able to climb, e.g., ladders, catwalk, reel stand, etc. as needed.

• Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.

• You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.

• You will need to able to perform repetitious duties, including climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time and work in extremely hot areas.

• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

• No prior manufacturing experience 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!
At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits:
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

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.15 per hour

Salary : $19 - $24