Moldsetter I

at Sonoco Products Company

Record last updated: 2/21/2026 7:23:39 AM

Current Days Open
39
Reqs Seen
4
Current Min Salary
$22.10 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$22.10 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
33.5
First Seen
9/27/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$22.10 (Hourly)
2/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$22.10 (Hourly)
2/21/2026

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Full Job Description

Moldsetter I Location: Portland, IN Hourly pay rate $22.10 +$2.00 shift differential Shift 2nd shift 3:00pm - 11:30pm 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 maintenance engineer, you will be responsible for setting aluminum molds into production presses in a safe manner. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot concerns related to production. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail. What You'll Be Doing: Collaborating closely with other departments and teams Having a high regard to 5S Obtains correct mold, preps mold, installs mold and completes mold changes Prepares lines, fill guns and hoses, runs samples in mold preparation Removes molds, inspects molds for quality, reports repair needs, prepares molds for shipment Operates press through normal cycle, performs routine maintenance on press when installing molds Operate lift trucks Conducts minor mold repairs Maintains a safe, clean and organized work area Performs all duties as designated by supervisor/manager Performs all duties in support of Sonocos quality and safety policies Helping out other departments as needed Overtime required at times 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. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the worlds best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of Americas Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. Sonoco Privacy Policy

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