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, as the Production Associate, you will be responsible for collaborating and contributing to the production environment within our manufacturing operations.  Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for safe performance of the work assignment.
• Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
• Performs routine manual production functions or physical adjustments necessary to meet customer specifications.
• Performs visual inspection of in-process materials to ensure customer specifications.
• Performs and charts quality checks of in-process materials and is responsible for required operating data.
• Performs on-the-job training and development of assigned personnel.
• Performs record keeping duties as required under the direction of management.
• Communicates pertinent information to the next shift.
• Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company.
• Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.

We’d love to hear from you if: 

• You have previous manufacturing experience and/or training 
• Read and comprehend standard work instructions, math and measuring 
• Arrive to work on time with a strong attendance record 
• An individual looking to advance with a high school diploma or GED

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.