Production Worker

About the role

Located in Jacksonville, FL, this Production worker role sits within Sonoco’s tube and core division. 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 shift supervisor you will work in production for our tube and core division and be responsible for working in a quick and 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 defects in the packing line. You will take pride in your personal hands‑on and analytical abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality
• Learning to set up new jobs, train on other lines and in other departments
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager
• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies
• Helping other departments as needed
• Downtime is cleaning and straightening time
• Working in a quick and safe manner

Requirements

• Sonoco mission driven
• At least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
• “Get it done” attitude and urgency to resolve problems/tasks
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Previously held Forklift Certification and safely operate a forklift
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Working knowledge of Sonoco products and quality requirements
• Reliable, with good initiative, committed, and quality focused
• Ability to effectively work with a team in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Able to perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods of time
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including F