Location: Hickory, NC
Position: Slitter Assistant
Rate: $18.17/hr + $1/hr shift differential
Shift: 2nd shift - (3pm - 11pm) , M - Fr
Must be able to work overtime to include weekends and holidays.

RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE!
$2000 after completion of 180 days, paid in two 90 day increments.

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.

The Slitter Assistant reports directly to the Plant Superintendent and is 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. Candidate must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment as well as the ability to work with various teams and be an effective problem solver.  We are looking for candidates who will take pride in their work and have excellent analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

What you'll be doing:

Packing roll stock from the Slitting and Press Departments. Assisting Slitter Operators in any secondary slitting operations with the primary focus of increasing NEFPM on the assigned shift.Train to operate folder/perforator when material scheduled for machineResponsible for assisting Slitter Operator in the areas of:  Moving and wrapping pallets, staging rolls to be slit, keeping department supplied with necessary materials, cutting cores, emptying trash and trim bins, reclaiming rolls on re-winder, and packing rolls with proper labels, boxes and pallets.Assures samples are collected for QA/Customer Service as requested on the work order.Moves finished goods to the Wrapping staging area.Reviews scheduling list, prepares required materials to properly execute production of production orders.Keeps recyclables, cores, cardboard, etc. segregated and stored in an orderly fashion.Operates slitter equipment and fills in for PTO and/or absences as requested and/or require.

We'd love to hear from you if:

You have an excellent attendance historyYou have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment as well as the ability to work with various teams and be an effective problem solverYou take pride in your work and have excellent analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.You are able to occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl.You are able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.You are able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.You are able to regularly use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. Six to twelve months work experience is typically needed to become proficient in most aspects of the job. Must have good reading and math skills in order to properly understand and run orders. Must be able to read ruler and measure in inches (to 1/16”), centimeters and millimeters.Requires the ability to understand work orders as it relates to customer specifications on the work order.You will need to be able to read and interpret work ordersExperience operating a fork lift or lift truck is a great plus

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.