Pre Expander I

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.

Position: Pre-Expander Operator

Location: Portland, IN

Wage:  $22.41 +$2.00 shift differential

Shift: 3rd shift 11:00pm - 7:30am

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager as a Pre-Expander you will be responsible to perform tasks that are necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products.  Including the operation of our pre-expansion equipment and preforming routine maintenance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepares pre-expansion equipment for use (from raw material retrieval to processing of beads).
• Maintains inventory of raw material; operates Lift Truck.
• Receives instructions and maintains appropriate density of expanded beads; communicates issues and status.
• Completes and maintains records according to production and quality standards.
• Performs routine maintenance, reports mechanical, electrical, and other problems.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and storage bins.

This position is located at our Portland, IN location.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Candidate is required to have excellent communication and math skills and be detailed orientated.
  • Be consistent and accurate in filling out appropriate paperwork.
  • Must have good product knowledge and understanding of molding process and raw materials.
  • High sense of urgency and good follow-up skills – can work with little supervision.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis by use of priorities.

• Safety oriented with problem solving techniques.
• 1 Year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be a certified lift truck driver or have the ability to obtain such certification.
• Ability to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 49 pounds on an occasional basis.

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.