Process Technician I

Position: Process Tech I

Location: Portland, IN

Pay: Starting rate $21.06 an hour

Shift: 1st shift

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 you will be responsible for performing tasks that are necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely production and shipment of Sonoco products. You will prepare systems, equipment, materials, and components for use during the production process. You will be required to learn and excel in multiple departments. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects during the packing process. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

What You'll Be Doing

• When working on machinery or equipment, LOTO procedures must be followed as posted on the HECP (Hazard Energy Control Procedure)
• Maintains accuracy of processes during production. Modify processes as required for product orders
• Monitors operations process, work and material flow to ensure that quality and customer specifications are met.
• Monitors cycle times to run at standard and adjusts as needed to maximize quality and output
• Report accurate production numbers
• Performs preventative maintenance activities
• Conducts test and trial runs as needed
• Performs tool changes and repairs as needed, while following all HECP LOTO procedures
• Perform and/or assign all quality checks/burst testing/viscosity/weights
• Communicate with maintenance and vendors on supplies needed and work orders
• Good mechanical skills required with the ability to troubleshoot machines
• Organization of all tooling – maintain in labeled storage locations
• Must be able to meet production goals set by Shift Supervisor/Production Manager/Plant Manager for throughput, downtime, scrap and tool changes.
• Maintains cleanliness of the area and follows good housekeeping procedures
• Direct Inspector/Packers to efficient use of labor and to minimize costs
• Train new employees in proper procedures for safety, housekeeping, quality, and production
• Position requires a self-motivated individual who can multi-task in a fast paced production setting
• Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety
• Overtime required at times
  
  

This position is in our Thermosafe plant in Portland, IN. We are producing temperature assurance packaging components designed to passively maintain the temperature of pharmaceutical products during transportation.

• Sufficient Mechanical Skill are necessary to troubleshoot/fix machine issues
• You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
• To succeed in this role you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• 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 50 lbs. as needed.
• 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, including standing for long periods of time.
• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention
  
  

to detail.

• Flexibility to cover OT and weekend work when necessary
• No prior manufacturing experience required.
  
  

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.