Inspector Packer-Rotating Shift

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Make boxes with appropriate labels attached.
• Utilize hands, packing forks, and/or other methods to transfer product to appropriate package.
• Inspect products for conformance to specifications; utilize gauges to check basic dimensions or other specifications.
• Notify operator or supervisor when quality problems are detected.
• Discard product not meeting specifications.
• Seal containers and place on skid utilizing the box lifter.
• Perform duties in accordance with all safety rules and use safe work methods.
• Work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously as needed.
• Gain a working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements during the training period.
• Communicate with supervisors and peers while establishing and maintaining constructive, cooperative working relationships.
• Overtime may be required at times.

Requirements

• Preference for 1‑2 years of manufacturing experience (not required).
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Manual dexterity required; ability to use both hands for packing and to stand while performing repetitive motions.
• Ability to relate well to others and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Reliable, showing good initiative, committed, and quality‑focused.

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.

Pay

$20.66 per hour.

Schedule

Swing shift: one week 6:45 AM‑3:00 PM, following week 2:45 PM‑11:00 PM (shift alternates this pattern).