Location: Hillview, KY
Position: Process Technician I
Shift: 1st shift: 6:15am - 4:45pm; 2nd shift: 4:15pm - 2:45am; 4, 10 hour shifts
Pay: $24.41/hour plus $2.00/hour of shift differential pay

$1000 Retention Bonus!

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 Shift Lead, as the Process Technician, you will be responsible for collaborating and contributing to the production environment within our manufacturing operations.
You will be expected to maintain and improve upon existing manufacturing practices for the manufacture of finished goods. Safety, quality, productivity and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Actively works to engage employees in the safety program to crate the right habits for working safelyUses team work and works with all associates to manufacture product using the approved safety processes, quality specifications and efficiently as possible.Monitors cycle times and adjusts as needed.Utilize established process settings to maintain overall quality and throughputMonitors operations process, work, and material flow to ensure quality and customer specs are met.Correct errors and work with operators to constantly improve process clarification and effectiveness. Perform safe and organized machine changeovers.Perform all required quality checks including hourly burst tests, verification of production dimensions, and weight.Perform first piece sign off check, along with quality, as part of tool change process.Provide technical support to shift for trouble shooting and problem resolution.Assists maintenance with preventative maintenance projects.Provide relief for production associates on breaks, lunch, etc.Conducts test and trial runs as needed.Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.Perform auditsAssist with movement of product via PIT (once licensed) or pallet jackTrains other Process Technicians as needed.Must be willing to help palletize the gel and brick lines

We’d love to hear from you if:
•    Forklift experience
•    Proficient in MS Office
•    Understanding of how to read mechanical and part blueprints
•    Critical thinker being able to provide ideas and corrective actions for ongoing manufacturing issues when installing new equipment
•    Read and comprehend standard work instructions in English, math and measuring
•    Arrive to work on time with a strong attendance record

Why You’ll Like Working With US:
We care about YOU through employee development, providing excellent benefits, investing in your future and valuing diversity and inclusion.

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.