Location: Hickory, NC
Position: Laminator Assistant
Rate: $18.17/hr + $2/hr shift differential
Shift: 3rd shift (11pm - 7am), M-Fr

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 Dept. Manager, you will be responsible for performing tasks necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products. 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 an effective problem solver. 

What you will be doing:

Assist Laminator Operator in keeping the Laminator running by keeping WIP and raw material film rolls loaded on the Laminator and staged for current and next job.Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly fashion.Responsible for all Safety and Regulatory programs and requirements.Responsible for keeping Laminator running at optimal speeds by loading new WIP and other film rolls onto the Laminator for the current job and future jobs.Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

We'd love to hear from you if:

We prefer you to have experience in an industrial environment (manufacturing or distribution). You will need to be comfortable working in a converting environment where varying temperatures, noise, within established OSHA guidelinesYou will need to have basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure or rulerYou will need to be able to read and interpret work orders

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition 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.