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$42k per year
Location
In office (Hartselle)
Seniority
Middle
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Sonoco scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Sonoco Products Company is a packaging manufacturer headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina, producing metal cans and aerosol containers, rigid paper containers, industrial tubes and cores, recycled paperboard and protective and specialty plastic packaging. Founded in 1899 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it runs plants and recycling operations in more than 30 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia. It hires machine operators, production and utility workers, maintenance and reliability technicians, safety and QEHS coordinators, engineers, shift supervisors, accountants and commercial analysts, plus engineering and HR interns.
Position: Machine Operator II - Nailed Wood

Location: Hartselle, AL

Shift: First, 6a-2p

Pay Rate: $21.58 /HR

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 Team Lead as the Machine Operator II, you will be responsible for running machines for each customer’s job with extreme attention to detail. The equipment we operate involves cutting, machining, and assembling lumber to produce components that are then manufactured into wood reels used to package wire and cable. Common types of equipment used consist of varied versions of industrial saws, routers, Nailers, spindles, scanners, stackers, and conveying equipment. Plant conditions are as follows: Non-temperature controlled, open warehouse which leads to hot temperatures during the summer and cold temperatures during the winter, sawdust, and heavy noise pollution. We provide all necessary PPE and Safety items to ensure your employment here is as comfortable as possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Work within a team to handle and process lumber from raw material to finished product.
  • Making incremental process adjustments, monitoring and reporting the quality of manufactured products.
  • Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.
  • Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager.
  • Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.
  • Helping other departments as needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for at least 8 hours.
  • Ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations.
  • Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
  • Ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
  • Being reliable, committed, and quality-focused is a must.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 1-year of machine operating experience in an industrial environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of personal hand tools and use them safely to operate, adjust, and maintain production equipment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, work well independently, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed. Working knowledge of 5S is helpful but not 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.

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