Position: Team Lead II
Location: Elk Grove, IL
Pay Rate: $34.06/hr
Shift: 5:45am to 6:15 pm, 12 hour continental shift, 3 days one week and 4 days the following, 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.
The Team Leader reports directly to the Department Manager. As the Team Leader you will be responsible for performing maintenance tasks, specifically proactive tasks, necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products. Safety, quality, productivity and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture.
What You Will Be Doing

• 5 years Printing experience, Packaging experience a plus, Slitting /Laminating/Press Experience
• Prepare job jackets including communicating to Shift Manager on any work order inconsistencies
• MUST have the knowledge and ability to operate the printing presses when shorthanded for continuous operation
• Issue work orders to appropriate machines and operators.
• Ensure material delivered to appropriate workstation.
• Explanation of work order requirements and specifications to the operator.
• Check and approve set up. Check and approve finished goods ensuring specifications are met.
• Prepare Work orders for maintenance.
• Input approval on material rejection and rework in Shop Floor Program.
• Communicate with IT to advise shop floor program problems.
• Communicate with Shift Manager regarding machine and production problems.
• Ensure that cleaning and sanitation procedures are adhered to, Sanitation checklist is complete and preoperational inspection is performed.
• Ensure that all quality checks for intermediate product are conducted and documented
• Ensure that all combo jobs are slit according to Allergen Control Requirements
• Ensure that CCP monitoring procedure is adhered to
• Ensure that the Allergen Control Requirements are applied to RMA Rework and Internal Rework
• Pushing, Pulling and lifting up to 70lbs.
• Must be able to stand/climb/push/pull/bend for job related activities over 12 hours.
• In addition to normal business hours, work schedules may include after hours, and weekends as needed

We'd Love To Hear From You If

• Must be able to operate flexo gearless servo printing presses.
• W & H and Flexotecnica experience preferred.
• Process printing CMYK, COLOR CERT Xrite knowledge required.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Ability to develop and mentor others.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Organizational skills.
• MS Office
• Training Skills

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.