Location: Elk Grove, IL
Position: Team Leader - Blown Film
Pay: $28.39 - $39.75/hr; based on experience
Shift: Day shift, 5:45am - 6:15pm - continental schedule - 2-2-3, off every other weekend
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.
This position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor.
What You Will Be Doing

• Set up and operate blown film extrusion line, using materials in pellets to produce plastic film meeting specs.
• Install or change screens, set up trim scrap, film winder and adjust dies, speed and temperature for film uniformity and quality.
• Visually check film for defects, check dimensions with micrometers and make necessary adjustments.
• Set Up raw material feeding system.
• Maintain records of material use and production.
• Follow equipment workplace cleaning/sanitation procedures, to complete Sanitation Checklist.
• Follow GMP’s and production SOP’s
• Conduct and document all quality checks for intermediate product.
• QC checks. i.e. capacity, gauge, width Treatment.
• Finished material handling.
• Daily housekeeping procedures.
• Regular, consistent attendance and punctuality are essential to the job.
• Report all food safety violations to management.
• Follow company rules and regulations and ensure that his/her operators follow them as well.
• Responsible to train subordinates.
• Report daily to Supervisor.
• Generate Work orders as needed.
• Interact and explain to maintenance personnel when a work order is issued.
• Maximize outputs in order to reach daily production targets.
• Must be able to answer emails.
• Attend SPS Meetings and schedule meetings During Schedule working Hours
• Fill out daily documents around Blown film department.(Deviation forms if needed , sweep sheets, DTM boards, Connection forms.)
• Review Personal per Machine and send out the Daily Roll Call
• Back-up to other Blown Film Operators for break relief, vacation and other leaves as needed.
• Report all unsafe acts and conditions to Managers immediately.
• Responsible for quality and safety and safe operational procedures.
• Cover vacant positions on other shifts as needed.
• All other duties assigned by manager.
• Participate in Sonoco’s Performance System (SPS) activities as required – 5Star, Pillar Teams, Audits, Near Misses, etc.

We'd Love To Hear From You If

• Effective Communicator
• Must be able to read, speak and write in English.
• Knowledge in blown film extrusion,
• Knowledge in resins, co-extrusion of a variety of plastics.
• Machine, Materials Knowledge
• Lead Trainer and Planner of Daily Production Schedule
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Must be able to read ruler/Metric/Standard
• Sheer & Razor Blade Experience
• Speak, Read and write English
• Analyze, Troubleshoot & Problem Solved
• Data Entry
• Must be able to use tools
• Math Skills
• Forklift & Hand Jack Operation
• Knowledge of Plastic Materials
• Overhead Hoist System Operation
• Setup Machine Tensions
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent job experience
• Heavy Physical effort performing duties/Work Activities,
• Able to Lift 50-75 lbs
• Continuous Mental/Visual attention required,
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
• Must be able to stand or walk for up to 12 Hours

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.