{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3ca2912f350d7e77f1786816","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3ca2912f350d7e77f1786816","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3ca2912f350d7e77f1786816","title":"Packaging Operator 1","description":"The Sofidel Group\nSofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With a presence in 12 European countries and 11 U.S. states, we employ over 9,000 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products, including toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins, are available in more than 50 countries.\nWe proudly own well-known brands such as Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, while also producing for private-label retailers. With the Papernet brand, we also cater to the \"Away-from-Home\" sector, ensuring quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.\nWherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!\nPosition Overview\nSofidel America, a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, is a leading manufacturer of paper products globally. Established in 2012 within the United States, and headquartered in Horsham, PA, Sofidel America operates manufacturing plants in ten states, including Minnesota. With subsidiaries in 15 countries and over 3,500 employees worldwide, Sofidel Group is dedicated to producing high-quality paper for hygienic and domestic use.\nJoin our team today!\n\nThe Packaging Operator supports the Converting Production by operating paper converting equipment to meet the production goal established for the line in a safe manner. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all company safety policies and ensuring that all products manufactured meet customer specifications. This position status is non-exempt.\n\nThis position works a Modified DuPont schedule consisting of 12-hour day and night shifts, rotating weekends, and periodic transitions between days and nights. Candidates should carefully consider the schedule before applying.\nJob Responsibilities\nSupports Sofidel America’s Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary and hygienically sound workplace.\nResponsible for set-up, operation, adjustment, and change-over of the primary and/or secondary packaging equipment.\nPerform with other staff operating the line, as a team, to achieve established production rates and line uptime.\nPerform basic maintenance tasks and communicate additional work required to dedicated maintenance staff.\nDocument quality control, production and/or maintenance issues on respective reporting forms during operation of the line.\nUnderstand product specifications to ensure production of a quality finished product within the tolerances.\nReads and comprehends production schedules, work orders, manuals, and performance specifications, to establish proper operation of the equipment.\nObey the established housekeeping rules and maintain a safe and organized work area clean of obstacles, debris and loose material.\nPerform routine inspection of condition of the equipment and report to the Supervisor or the Maintenance department unusual equipment or operating problems.\nAssist other operators, maintenance, or production personnel in other production duties as needed.\nOther Duties May Include:\nPerform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.\nMaintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition. Support quality, housekeeping and sanitation standards as well as assuring customer satisfaction\nParticipate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\nJob Requirements\nHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six (6) to twelve (12) months experience manufacturing inventory and purchasing and/or training; preferred equivalent combination of education and experience.\nAbility to work across departments and in a team environment.\nAbility to prioritize and re-prioritize tasks as needed with strong time-management skills.\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.\nAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.\nAbility to learn and certify in Lift and Crane operation\nAbility to use tools, measuring tape, calculators, and other common metrology instruments related to the operation of the equipment.\nAbility to identify nonconformance and notify Supervisor of issues.\nCommunicate in a manner that supports production. Confers with managers, technicians, production personnel, and other operators regarding testing procedures and results to resolve problems.\nAbility to use computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual production equipment.\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nCompany Benefits\nCompetitive Salary\nMedical Benefits\nPTO\nVacation\nRetention Bonus\n401K\nCareer Advancement\nWork Environment\nWork Environment\nPersonal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the plant and warehouse areas. PPE will include safety shoes, eye and ear protection, reflective vests and hairnets or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range a great deal from season to season. The employee will be exposed to considerable paper dust and employees will also be exposed to noise levels that will require hearing protection.\n\nEEO Statement:\nSofidel America is an equal opportunity employer. Sofidel America is committed to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, employment decision at the company will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Sofidel America facilities.\n\nADA Statement for Accommodation:\nSofidel America complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.\nWHAT WE OFFER\nA full-time employment\nThe chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth\nA dynamic environment based on teamwork\nSofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend.","company":"Sofidel","rawCompany":"sofidel","city":"Circleville","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T15:07:37.532Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9111.00","title":"Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders","slug":"packaging-and-filling-machine-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"53-7064.00","title":"Packers and Packagers, Hand","slug":"packers-and-packagers-hand"},{"code":"51-9196.00","title":"Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"paper-goods-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"561910","title":"Packaging and Labeling Services","slug":"packaging-and-labeling-services"},{"code":"322291","title":"Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing","slug":"sanitary-paper-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"322299","title":"All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-converted-paper-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Packaging Operator 1","description":"The Sofidel Group\nSofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With a presence in 12 European countries and 11 U.S. states, we employ over 9,000 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products, including toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins, are available in more than 50 countries.\nWe proudly own well-known brands such as Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, while also producing for private-label retailers. With the Papernet brand, we also cater to the \"Away-from-Home\" sector, ensuring quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.\nWherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!\nPosition Overview\nSofidel America, a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, is a leading manufacturer of paper products globally. Established in 2012 within the United States, and headquartered in Horsham, PA, Sofidel America operates manufacturing plants in ten states, including Minnesota. With subsidiaries in 15 countries and over 3,500 employees worldwide, Sofidel Group is dedicated to producing high-quality paper for hygienic and domestic use.\nJoin our team today!\n\nThe Packaging Operator supports the Converting Production by operating paper converting equipment to meet the production goal established for the line in a safe manner. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all company safety policies and ensuring that all products manufactured meet customer specifications. This position status is non-exempt.\n\nThis position works a Modified DuPont schedule consisting of 12-hour day and night shifts, rotating weekends, and periodic transitions between days and nights. Candidates should carefully consider the schedule before applying.\nJob Responsibilities\nSupports Sofidel America’s Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary and hygienically sound workplace.\nResponsible for set-up, operation, adjustment, and change-over of the primary and/or secondary packaging equipment.\nPerform with other staff operating the line, as a team, to achieve established production rates and line uptime.\nPerform basic maintenance tasks and communicate additional work required to dedicated maintenance staff.\nDocument quality control, production and/or maintenance issues on respective reporting forms during operation of the line.\nUnderstand product specifications to ensure production of a quality finished product within the tolerances.\nReads and comprehends production schedules, work orders, manuals, and performance specifications, to establish proper operation of the equipment.\nObey the established housekeeping rules and maintain a safe and organized work area clean of obstacles, debris and loose material.\nPerform routine inspection of condition of the equipment and report to the Supervisor or the Maintenance department unusual equipment or operating problems.\nAssist other operators, maintenance, or production personnel in other production duties as needed.\nOther Duties May Include:\nPerform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.\nMaintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition. Support quality, housekeeping and sanitation standards as well as assuring customer satisfaction\nParticipate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\nJob Requirements\nHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six (6) to twelve (12) months experience manufacturing inventory and purchasing and/or training; preferred equivalent combination of education and experience.\nAbility to work across departments and in a team environment.\nAbility to prioritize and re-prioritize tasks as needed with strong time-management skills.\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.\nAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.\nAbility to learn and certify in Lift and Crane operation\nAbility to use tools, measuring tape, calculators, and other common metrology instruments related to the operation of the equipment.\nAbility to identify nonconformance and notify Supervisor of issues.\nCommunicate in a manner that supports production. Confers with managers, technicians, production personnel, and other operators regarding testing procedures and results to resolve problems.\nAbility to use computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual production equipment.\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nCompany Benefits\nCompetitive Salary\nMedical Benefits\nPTO\nVacation\nRetention Bonus\n401K\nCareer Advancement\nWork Environment\nWork Environment\nPersonal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the plant and warehouse areas. PPE will include safety shoes, eye and ear protection, reflective vests and hairnets or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range a great deal from season to season. The employee will be exposed to considerable paper dust and employees will also be exposed to noise levels that will require hearing protection.\n\nEEO Statement:\nSofidel America is an equal opportunity employer. Sofidel America is committed to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, employment decision at the company will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Sofidel America facilities.\n\nADA Statement for Accommodation:\nSofidel America complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.\nWHAT WE OFFER\nA full-time employment\nThe chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth\nA dynamic environment based on teamwork\nSofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend.","datePosted":"2026-08-06T15:07:37.532Z","dateModified":"2026-08-06T15:07:37.532Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sofidel","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Circleville","addressRegion":"OH","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"3ca2912f350d7e77f1786816"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3ca2912f350d7e77f1786816"}}