Production Worker
About the role
Position: Production Worker
Location: Dallas, TX
Pay: $21.88/hr
Shifts Available: 2nd shift- 2:00 pm- 10:00 pm (Monday thru Friday) + $0.75 premium)
3rd shift : 8:00 pm - 6:00am. (Monday thru Thursday + $1.00 premium)
MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME
Responsibilities
- Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
- Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
- Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product
- 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 out other departments as needed
- Downtime is cleaning and straightening time
Requirements
- At least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
- A “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks
- The ability to easily lift up to 50 lbs. as needed
- Previously held a Forklift Certification and safely operate a forklift
- Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed
- Working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements
- Reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must
- The ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success
- The ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
- The ability to perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods of time
- The ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail
Qualifications
- Must be willing to work overtime
- Must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment
- Must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line
- Must take pride in personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail
Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Quality control
- Physical strength
- Work with forklifts
- Reading and understanding manufacturing instructions
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing and moving around
- Attention to detail
Benefits
We care about YOU through employee development, providing excellent benefits, investing in your future and valuing diversity and inclusion. 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. 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
- Tuition reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.