Process Technician I

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.

Position: Process Technician

Location: Portland, IN

Wage: $24.69

Shift: 1st shift 7:00am-3:30pm

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, as a Process Technician you will be responsible for performing tasks that are necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely production, and shipment of Sonoco products running machines from different lines. You will be required to learn and excel in multiple departments. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitors operations process, work and material flow to ensure that quality and customer specifications are met.
• Report accurate production numbers.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities, including running tests 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/salinity/weights.
• Communicate with maintenance and vendors on supplies needed and work orders.
• Organization of all tooling – maintain in labeled storage locations.
• Must be able to meet production goals set by Shift Supervisor/Production Manager/Plant.
• Direct Inspector/Packers to efficient use of labor and to minimize costs.

This position will be onsite at our Portland, IN plant location.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Sufficient Mechanical Skill are necessary to troubleshoot/fix machine issues.
• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously as needed.
• Are reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused.
• You will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• You have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• You are able to perform repetitious duties, including standing for long periods of time.
• You have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.