Quality Technician I

Position: Quality Technician I Location: Columbus, Ohio Shift: 4 x4 shifts: 6:45pm - 7am Pay Rate: $28.77 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. What You'll Be Doing: Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, participating in monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections and investigating accidents as required. Supports and follows the SQF (Safe Quality Food) guidelines of the food safety system. Follows company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco's Global Code of Conduct. Conducts inspections of raw, in-process materials and finished products to meet SMP specifications. This includes, but is not limited to, visual and dimensional checks on material and/or product using SOP's and Work Instructions (WIs). Advises production when inspection results do not meet SMP specifications. Follows HFI (Hold For Inspection) procedures. Performs record keeping, filing and related duties as required. Conducts troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on inspection equipment as required. Communicates pertinent information to next shift and leadership. Responsible for replenishing supplies and materials required for assigned areas. Understands, completes, maintains environmental and SDS documentation for which the individual is trained (i.e. inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc) as directed by management. Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes. Other duties as assigned. We'd love to hear from you if: Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instruction. Ability to effectively instruct and train other employees Ability to identify and assess defects and/or defective products Basic computer skills for Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc and data entry 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr