Paper Mill General Labor/ Production Associate

Sonoco U.S. Paper Mills Corp., De Pere Mill is a global supplier of paperboard and spirally wound core stock. We are now hiring for full-time Entry-Level General Labor positions. The company offers competitive wages and progressive pay increases at 60 days and 6 months, with the average entry level earnings at $60,000 a year. Earnings increase when an employee qualifies in a position. The company also offers a great benefits package including health, dental, prescription, paid vacation, and a 401k Program with company matching.

While reporting to the Mill Superintendent, you will be responsible for setting up machines for producing customers orders, this means being able to multi-task and work with different specifications relating to each order. Attention to detail is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and successfully troubleshoot, and adjust equipment as needed.

Day to day responsibilities will include:
Being able to troubleshoot and adjust equipment to ensure production quality that exceeds our customer s standards.
Setting up new jobs and operate various types of paper manufacturing machinery.
Collaborating closely with other departments and teams.
Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area.
Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager.
Performing all duties in support of Sonoco s quality and safety policies.
Assisting other departments as needed.

Job Requirements
We expect you to be Sonoco mission driven.
Previous machine operating experience (preferred).
Prior Forklift Experience (preferred).
You will need to have exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.
You will need to be able to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed and team lift 50 lbs.
Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
You will need to able to perform repetitious duties while standing for long periods of time on concrete floors.
Seasonal Wisconsin temperatures and heat generated from the paper machines influence the temperature of the mill.
Shifts are 12 hours 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am (Rotating). Qualified applicants must be available to work all shifts on a rotating schedule.

If you are looking for your career and not just a job, this is the opportunity for you to work for a great company with a great culture. This is your chance to start a new career in the paper industry with a leader in the market! This is a Direct Hire opportunity meaning you would be an employee of Sonoco from day one!

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:
De Pere, WI 54115: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:
Flexo press: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location