Position: Team Lead – VIP
Location: Portland, IN
Wage: $25.74
Schedule: 1st shift

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.

What you will be doing:

Understand the Vacuum Insulated Panel (VIP) Process and provide technical assistance to each of the positions.Plan needed raw materials, recipes, etc. to keep the VIP line running as needed to meet demand.Be able to give direction on the VIP process to all associates in the VIP group.Report all incidents, unsafe acts and conditions to a member of management immediately.Assist with shift personnel absence as needed.Ensure proper levels of stock are always maintained.Move material throughout the plant utilizing forklift or pallet jack as necessary.Unload, move and store a variety of materials, parts or products.Forklift operation.Obey all safety traffic signs & procedures (HALO)Must follow all safety rules and proceduresReport all safety violations to management.Lead shift meeting for the VIP team.Discuss safety topics with the VIP group every day and ensure all employees remain engaged in our safety program.Participate in Sonoco’s Performance System (SPS) activities as required – 5S, Pillar Teams, Audits, Near Misses, etc.Participate in Hot Spot and Layered Audit process.Attend required management team meetings.Regular, consistent attendance and punctuality are essential to the job along with adaptability & flexibility when needed.Other duties as assigned by manager.

We'd love to hear from you if:

You have 3+ years of lead or supervisory experienceYou have 3+ years of technical experience in a related field.Had previous training responsibilitiesMust have excellent organizational skills, be detail oriented and have experience using a computerHands-on CapabilitiesAble to speak, read and write English proficientlyHave previous forklift experience and able to get certificationMust be able to perform moderate to heavy physical duties/work activities.Must be able to push and pull up to 70lbs.Must be able to stand/or walk/or bend for job related activities over 12 hours.Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience

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.