Production Associate II

Location: Horsham, PA

Wage: $25.40/hr

Shift: 8-hour shifts, potentially 2nd or 3rd shift. Must be available to work either 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.

Responsibilities

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for safe performance of the work assignment.
• Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
• Stages and maintains packaging materials and follows correct packing/banding procedures.
• Places work order tickets on finished skids.
• Performs and assists in maintaining production equipment as required.
• Initiates, reviews, and follows all operating procedures (SOPs) for your area of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company.
• Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days or nights, Monday through Sunday; working hours may vary as specified by management.
• Must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required between the assigned start and end times of work.
• Performs duties without posing a direct threat to anyone or to property.
• Communicates effectively, writes effectively, reads, comprehends, and follows complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• Performs individual assignments as directed by management.
• Follows company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Sonoco manuals.
• Maintains awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
• Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.

Requirements

• Ability to operate and detect problems with machinery.
• Ability to visually inspect materials as they are produced.
• Ability to effectively instruct and train other employees.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
• Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to concentrate and pay attention to detail.
• Must have sufficient endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.

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.
• Variety of company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.