Palletizer Operator

Position: Palletizer Operator
Location: DeForest, WI
Wage: $27.50 per hour
Schedule: 4 on 4 off; 12-hour shifts, 6am – 6pm

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.

While reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Palletizer Operator will be responsible for performing various manual or mechanical product functions by operating and adjusting production equipment to meet customer specifications and perform troubleshooting on equipment as required.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Set up new jobs and operate various palletizers/de-palletizers.  
• Monitor and report quality of manufactured product, making incremental process adjustments as required.  
• Inspects product throughout the shift and notifies mechanic or shift supervisor of any quality defects.  
• Stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, and traverse stairs for extended periods of time. 
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally. 
• Perform repetitive finger/hand/wrist movements. 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

• We’d love to hear from you if: 

• You have previous manufacturing experience and/or training. 
• Able to communicate effectively (read, write, comprehend) in basic English. 
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written work instructions.  
• Able to work the assigned schedule and overtime as required.  

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.