Production Packer

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.

Misc Perks:

• Double time pay every eligible Saturday worked!
• Each employee may qualify for a quarterly bonus based on performance!
• Eligible for Benefits the very first of the month after your start date!
• Once employed, enjoy our Referral Bonus!

While reporting to the Shift Supervisor as the Packer/ General Laborer, you will be responsible for a multitude of different general labor tasks during your shift.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Make boxes with appropriate labels attached.
• Utilize hands, packing forks, and/or other methods to transfer product to appropriate package
• Inspect products for conformance to specifications.
• Utilize gauges to check basic dimensions or other specifications.
• Notify operator or supervisor when quality problems are detected.
• Discard product not meeting specifications.
• Seal containers and place on skid utilizing the box lifter.
• Performs duties in accordance with all safety rules and use safe work methods.
• Work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously as needed. You will need to gain a working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements during your training period.
• Communicate with supervisors and peers while establishing and maintaining a constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Prefer 1-2 years manufacturing experience but not required
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work 12 hour days.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
• Manual dexterity required with the ability to use both hands for packing and be able to stand and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to relate well to others and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.

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.