Quality Tech 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.

You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn't changed our tight-knit feel - we've simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all of our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company - it truly is a special place.

You'll be reporting to the production shift supervisor. They will be responsible for the first piece sign off and would be heavily involved with measuring, weighing, quarantining suspect product, and assisting with any dry down studies that would be needed. They would be doing line walks to ensure that gauge sheets, production paperwork, etc. are filled out fully and properly using GMP. In addition, they would be using the computer to print labels, work in excel, email communications, etc. They also help the supervisor with end of shift Oracle production cut off to ensure that all product made on a shift has been properly scanned and entered into inventory.

Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

We are looking for detail-oriented individuals with prior manufacturing experience.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Above all Safety is #1 priority
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Having a high regard to 5S
• Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
• Monitor and report quality of manufactured product.
• Consistently moving product and placing in designated pack outs throughout the shift
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area
• Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager
• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco's quality and safety policies
• Helping out other departments as needed

This position is in our protective solutions packaging environment located in Portland, IN. Learn more about this division and our products - https://www.sonocoprotectivesolutions.com/

• We expect you to be Sonoco mission driven
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• You have to have a "get it done" attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks
• To succeed in this role you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must
• You will need to be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 49 lbs. as needed
• Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success
• You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
• You will need to able to perform repetitive duties, including standing for long periods of time and bending, stooping & grasping
• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of attention to detail

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.