the safe and efficient unloading and storing of incoming recovered fiber
the maintenance of the related equipment and general housekeeping of the yard area
Unload baled recovered fiber using a fork truck with a clamp attachment.
Ability to learn and be able to recognize the different kinds of corrugated furnish (wastepaper) that is used in the formula mixes for the varied grades of paper that we produce.
Moves and stores the loose recovered fiber using a Caterpillar T-12 tractor with a clamp attachment.
Keeps the storage area and aisles clean and orderly.
Loads fiber onto hydrapulper conveyor.
Hauls bales from storage and places them in temporary storage areas for consumption on the second and third shifts.
Safe and efficient operation of a Hyster 8000 Clamp Truck to load the pulper conveyor with baled furnish and to unload baled furnish from flat-bed trailers and put them in storage according to type and grade. This also involves driving in the wastepaper area among other vehicles.
Safe and efficient operation of a Toyota 4500 Fork Truck for use in hauling bins, equipment, scrap rolls, etc. from one area of the mill to another. This also involves driving in the waste paper area among other vehicles.
Are able to obtain a fork truck license
Must follow Sonoco's best safety practices and report any damage or unsafe conditions immediately.
Other assigned duties
We'd love to hear from you if
You have the ability to manually push, pull, and lift some equipment and materials as needed. In all instances that a mechanical means is possible, it is done in this manner, but some manual exertion is still required.
Have an excellent work history in the areas of safety and attendance
Are able to work a shift rotation (28 day cycle/ 1 weekend off per month), holidays, weekends and overtime
Attention to detail as our customers expect consistently superior performance and exceptional value with each order that they place.
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.
