Location: Dalton, GA
Position: Specialty Process Operator
Pay: $25.90

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.

Responsibilities:
• Operation of various specialty printing presses (rotary)
• Operation of specialty converting equipment (coater, die cutter, foil stamper, etc.)
• Adjusts and operates rotogravure, intaglio, flexographic, lithographic and letterpress printing presses
• Prepare and operate sheetfed presses for printing on plastic, metalized film, foils, cardstock, and other materials
• Apply protective coatings to paper products
• Set up, adjust, and operate specialty cutting dies
• Assist with maintenance activities as needed
• Complies with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures
• Wears proper personal protective equipment

Qualifications:
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with computers (Microsoft Office) preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Communication skills and good interpersonal skills are essential to this position
• Must be able to read blueprints
• Forklift certification required
• Willingness to work any shift assigned
• Knowledge of ISO requirements pertaining to printing and/or packaging industry is helpful

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.