Position: Process Technician Location: Chatham, NYPay: A range of $28.95-$36.99 an hour based on experience (+ $1.00 an hour for 3rd shift differential pay)Shift: Swing shift- alternates one week, 7am-3pm and the next week 3pm-11pm& 3rd shift- 11pm-7amUp to $5,000 Relocation Bonus!$5,000 Retention Bonus!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.In this position, the candidate is responsible for the safety of himself and fellow employees. Must be experienced in proper mold installation procedures, have a working knowledge and understanding of the five key processing parameters and to be able to utilize this knowledge to produce a quality product.What you'll be doing:
- Focus on working safely and supplying processes and data to support an injury-free environment
- Follow Division safety rules and demonstrate leadership in establishing and following Safe Work Procedures
- Participate in safety audits of new and existing secondary equipment.
- Participate in new mold inspection, installation, and setup
- Possess sound troubleshooting skills and technical aptitude in order to conduct systematic analysis of tooling, processes, and machines to solve existing problems or implement a new process
- Work with Engineering to assist in new process development and Plant Productivity initiatives
- Work with Shift Process Technicians to improve efficiencies of existing processes
- Understand Quality system and be able to interpret data as it relates to molding process
- Be responsible for accurate and thorough documentation and data communication
- Overtime required at times
We'd love to hear from you if:
- You possess five years of hands-on practical experience
- Minimum two year technical degree preferred
- Must pass Work Keys Mathematics and Technical aptitude testing to be considered
- Working knowledge of IQMS system and basic PC literacy is 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.