Production Worker

About This Role

Working in production for the company's tube and core division, the Production Worker is responsible for working in a quick and safe manner. This role suits a candidate with excellent attendance and a proven record of success in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, who can work with various teams and has a good eye for spotting defects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with other departments and teams
• Think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
• Make incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product
• Learn to set up new jobs, train on other lines and in other departments
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area
• Perform all duties as designated by supervisor/manager
• Perform all duties in support of Sonoco
• Help out other departments as needed
• Clean and straighten during downtime

Requirements

• Sonoco mission driven
• At least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
• "Get it done" attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks
• Ability to easily lift up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Previously held a Forklift Certification and safely operate a forklift
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Reliable, 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
• Ability 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 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

Important Details

• Shift: 1st (7am-3pm) or 3rd (11pm-7am)
• Shift differential: 3rd Shift - $0.75
• Overtime: must be willing and flexible to work overtime when needed

About the Company

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899. Today, it is a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries.