Process Technician I

Position: Process Technician

Shift: 1st shift; 6:15am – 4:45pm, Monday - Thursday; Fridays as needed

Pay Rate: $24.41; $1,000 sign-on bonus

Location: Hillview, KY

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 Lead, as the Process Technician, you will be responsible for collaborating and contributing to the production environment within our manufacturing operations.

You will be expected to maintain and improve upon existing manufacturing practices for the manufacture of finished goods. Safety, quality, productivity and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain accuracy of processes during production. Modify processes as required for product orders. Correct errors and work with operators to constantly improve process clarification and effectiveness.

• Conducting mechanical tasks such as process monitoring, sampling and testing, preparing and isolating equipment for maintenance

• Provide technical support to shift for trouble shooting and problem resolution. Ensure equipment and processes meet and sustain standard production outputs

• Monitors operations process, work, and material flow to ensure quality and customer specs are met.

• Assisting maintenance with preventative maintenance projects.

• Training of Production Supervisors and other Process Technicians Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Forklift experience

• Proficient in MS Office

• Understanding of how to read mechanical and part blueprints

• Critical thinker being able to provide ideas and corrective actions for ongoing manufacturing issues when installing new equipment

• Read and comprehend standard work instructions in English, math and measuring

• Arrive to work on time with a strong attendance record

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.

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