What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator l position at Sonoco?
You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn’t changed our tight-knit feel – we’ve simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company – it truly is a special place.
You will be responsible for setting up the proper tooling needed in the thermoforming machines and operating the machines per job specifications. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail.
Day to day responsibilities include
- Sets up thermoforming machines for operation per job specifications. Mounts dies and molds and loads rolls of raw materials into the machine.
- Engages machine to produce thermoformed parts and maintains continuous operation. Performs troubleshooting and quality control checks.
- Performs routine maintenance on thermoforming machines.
- Completes required job tickets.
- Works with Packer/Inspectors to resolve any quality issues as needed.
- Directs Packers/Inspectors to work in other areas when machine is down for troubleshooting or set up.
- Maintains a safe, clean and organized work area.
- Performs other work duties or functions as assigned.
This position is in our Plastics facility in beautiful Huntley, IL
- High school Diploma or equivalent
- 6 months set up operator experience
- One - year previous production line experience preferred
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.
