Production Worker

Responsibilities

• Inspect and palletize composite paper cans
• Place divider sheets between layers
• Position pallet tags where required
• Move top frames onto completed pallets
• Work in a team environment
• Contribute to the plant safety process
• Ensure product quality and communicate performance information
• Accurately complete required documentation and data entry

Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail
• Willingness to work outside of regular shift hours, including weekends

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience and/or training
• Solid work history and strong attendance record
• Desire to advance career
• Desire for a stable company with excellent employee culture and benefits package

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Quality assurance
• Physical stamina

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

$27.94/hr plus $0.50 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift: 2nd or 3rd - must be able to work either (2nd: 3pm-11pm) (3rd: 11pm-7am)

Schedule

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 Production Shift Supervisor, as the Production Worker, you will be responsible for operating a palletizer, performing various tasks with your work team on a production line and ensuring the production of a quality product in a safe working environment. You will also be collaborating and contributing to the production environment within our manufacturing operations. Safety, quality, productivity, punctuality, and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture. We have the opportunity for long term career growth and promotions for employees that take pride in learning the process, working on a team and performing at a high level. We are expanding! We are seeking entry level production employees to join our plant team as we grow our business. Sonoco Products is a global packaging company with over 20,500 employees in 300+ locations worldwide. The West Chicago plant manufactures Rigid Paper Containers utilized in food packaging for powdered beverages, nuts, snacks, etc. The plant normally operates a 24x5 (3) shift schedule.