Production Associate II

Position Overview

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitoring and reporting quality of manufactured product
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to set up new jobs and operate various palletizers/de-palletizers
• Operating all production equipment in the department
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area
• Helping other departments as needed

We’d Love To Hear From You

• If we expect you to be Sonoco mission-driven
• Previous experience in packing/warehousing is extremely helpful
• You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks
• You must be reliable, have good initiative, be committed and quality-focused is a must
• You must be willing to work outside of regular shift hours including weekends if production or customer demands require it
• To succeed in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You will need to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• You will need to be able to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed
• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail

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.

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.