Team Lead

Location: Durham, NC
Position: Team Lead
Shift: 1st 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM- Monday – Friday. *Overtime may be required.
Wage: $26.31 hr.

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.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the site Team Lead will be responsible for the safe operation of the Durham Recycling Facility and will need strong leadership and troubleshooting skills.

What you will be doing:

• Leads daily safety meetings.
• Direct the work of the plant floor employees and contractors.
• Drives the Maintenance Excellence program for the plant including the completion of all daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance tasks.
• Manage the repair parts and storeroom inventory for the plant.
• Assist with maintenance team as needed.
• Responsible for the physical assets in areas of responsibility including buildings, machinery, equipment, and grounds and the periodic inspection of all. Informs Manager as to condition of equipment and facilities and recommends replacement as necessary supported with applicable costs.
• Required to learn and perform all plant personnel positions including but not limited to outbound truck/export container loading, van trailer unloading, switch truck operations, skid steer operations, safe operation of the baler, efficient scale house operation, housekeeping, and maintenance.
• Responsible for accurate accounting and reporting of finished and unfinished goods inventory.
• Coordinates material flow and assists with grading materials.
• Constantly seeks means of cost reduction through economical use of all materials, effective use of labor, reduction of waste, improved methods, and scheduling.
• Informs and consults with manager in advance to taking any action on any significant matter.
• Performs other similar and related duties as assigned.
   

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Have previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical & troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to multi-task and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office Products.
• Prior experience in the paper recycling industry is a plus
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and be called in as needed to resolve issues at the facility.
• Must be willing to fill production roles when necessary.
• Have outstanding safety, quality, and attendance records and a solid mechanical background.

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.