Sonoco
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Machine Operator II (Third Shift)

Pay
$22 per hour
Location
Hartselle, AL · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
1+ year
Listed
18 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Machine operating experience in an industrial environment
  • Use of personal hand tools to operate, adjust, and maintain production equipment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand for at least 8 hours
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
  • Working knowledge of products and quality requirements
  • Troubleshooting problems on the fly
  • Reliability, commitment, and quality focus

Also useful

  • Working knowledge of 5S

Position

Machine Operator II (Correli Nailer) Location: Hartselle Wood Reels Pay Rate: $21.58 + $1.50 Shift Diff Shift: Third Shift (10p-6a) 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.

Pay and benefits

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.

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From Sonoco's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 22, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Machine Operator II (Third Shift) role at Sonoco?

The Machine Operator II (Third Shift) posting at Sonoco states compensation of $22 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Sonoco's official career site.

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This Machine Operator II (Third Shift) position at Sonoco is located in Hartselle, AL (On-site). Always check Sonoco's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

What qualifications are required for Machine Operator II (Third Shift) at Sonoco?

For the Machine Operator II (Third Shift) role, Sonoco highlights 1+ year of relevant experience; experience with Machine operating experience in an industrial environment, Use of personal hand tools to operate, adjust, and maintain production equipment, Excellent written and verbal communication, Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions, Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, Ability to stand for at least 8 hours. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.

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