Sonoco was looking for a Palletizer Operator

Position: Palletizer Operator Location: DeForest, WI Wage: $26.70 per hour + shift diff Schedule: 4 on 4 off; 12-hour shifts, 6pm – 6am From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global powerhouse, Sonoco has been transforming products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the core belief that "People Build Businesses" front and center. Our talented team constantly reinvents the wheel with brilliant solutions year after year. Today, we're a world leader in global packaging solutions, operating in over 34 countries. We're crazy proud of our brand portfolio, sustainability achievements, and the groundbreaking work our people accomplish. While reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Palletizer Operator will handle various manual and mechanical product functions by operating and adjusting production equipment to meet customer specifications and troubleshoot as needed. What You'll Be Doing: • Set up new jobs and operate various palletizers/de-palletizers • Monitor and report product quality, making incremental process adjustments • Inspect product throughout shift and notify mechanic or supervisor of any quality defects • Stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, and traverse stairs for extended periods • Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally • Perform repetitive finger/hand/wrist movements • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment • Perform other job-related duties as assigned We'd love to hear from you if: • You have previous manufacturing experience and/or training • Able to communicate effectively (read, write, comprehend) in basic English • Can read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written work instructions • Able to work the assigned schedule and overtime as required 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 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.