Machine Operator II (First Shift) Lumber
Quick Summary
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.
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.
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
~1 min readRequirements
~1 min read- 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.
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $44,886 a year
- 2% below the $45,760 median for Machine Operator jobs on Jobera (441 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 5, 2026
- First seen
- November 6, 2026
- Last seen
- November 7, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- November 7, 2026
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