Production Worker

Mission & Culture

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.

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.

Requirements

• MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NEEDED
• At least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
• A “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed
• A previous Forklift Certification and safely operating a forklift
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• A working knowledge of our products and quality requirements
• 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

• Reliable, committed, and quality-focused
• Effective teamwork in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions

Skills

• Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success
• Good eye to spot defects in the packing line
• Personal hands-on and analytical abilities
• Organizational skills
• 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:

• 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

Pay

$21.70/hr

Schedule

Rotating 1st and 2nd shift