Production Associate

Production Associate I

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 supervisor, this position will be primarily responsible for performing packaging, housekeeping, and product/process inspection duties in a safe as well as efficient manner.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Performs visual inspection of product & processes.
• Cleans work area and machinery.
• Packages and palletizes finished product
• Operates forklift during routine performance of duties.
• Performs paperwork and record keeping duties as required under the direction of management.
• Communicates pertinent information to fellow employees as needed.
• Performs or assists in maintaining production equipment as needed.
• Assists with providing on the job training to employees as needed.
• Responsible for replenishing supplies and materials for assigned area.
• Relieves other employees for breaks as directed.
• Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• Supports and follows guidelines pertaining to plant and customer specific food safety systems, food culture, and FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You can perform work under minimal supervision
• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through high school education, General Education Development (GED), or through equivalent work experience
• At least 1 year experience in manufacturing

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

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.