Position: Automatic Bander Operator
Location: Portland, IN
Wage: $21.74 + $2. 00 shift differential
shift: 2nd shift-3:00pm-11:30p M-F.

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 production shift supervisor, you will be responsible for banding/wrapping product in a quick and safe manner.  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 have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line.  You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Above all Safety is #1 priority

Collaborating closely with other departments and teams

Having a high regard to 5S

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

Monitor and report quality of manufactured product. 

Consistently moving product and placing in designated areas throughout the shift

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 expect you to be Sonoco mission driven

We’d love to hear from you if:

Manufacturing experience preferred

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

To succeed in this role you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed

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

You will need to be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 49 lbs. 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 repetitive duties, including standing for long periods of time and bending, stooping & grasping

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

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.