Production Worker

Position: Production Worker
Location: Opp, AL
Shift: 3rd shift
Wage: $19.18/hr

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams.
• Thinking on your feet and troubleshooting problems and situations.
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitoring and reporting quality of manufactured product.
• Setting up new jobs, training on other lines and in other departments.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Performing all duties as designated by supervisor or manager.
• Supporting Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.
• Helping out other departments as needed.
• Managing downtime as cleaning and straightening time.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong “get it done” attitude and urgency to resolve problems and tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Forklift certification and safe operation of forklift.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of product and quality requirements.
• Reliability, initiative, commitment and quality focus.
• Effective teamwork in a fast‑paced environment.
• Read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Perform repetitive duties, including use of stairs and long standing periods.
• Maintain high craftsmanship and attention to detail while working quickly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company paid and voluntary insurance plans: life, personal accident, disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.