Packer

Position: Packer II
Location: Hartselle, AL - Plug Plant
Shift: Day Shift 6a-6p / 2-2-3 schedule
Pay: $21.58 /HR

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.

Job Summary:

While reporting to the Production Manager and/or Shift Lead, you will prepare packages according to written or computer-generated orders.

Job Duties: Wraps, protects, and packs machinery, equipment or other items. Bands, seals, glues, nails, labels and stencils crates and other containers with appropriate identification. Weighs, transports, stacks or arranges products and packed containers. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

This position performs work under minimal supervision and handles complex issues and problems.

1 year experience in manufacturing or warehouse preferred. Forklift experience preferred. Must be able to life 30+ pounds, repeatedly.

Competencies:

Ability to understand and follow directions. Ability to lift/move heavy objects. Problem-solving skills. Leadership skills.

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.

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

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.