Assembler

Sonoco; Temple (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Temple, GA is seeking an Assembler I to help keep the new reel assembly line running quickly and safely. The role reports to the Team Lead and requires excellent attendance to ensure team success.

You will collaborate with other departments, troubleshoot issues, adjust processes, and maintain safety and quality. Reading manufacturing instructions and strong initiative are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous warehousing experience is helpful.
• Get it done attitude with urgency to resolve tasks.
• Work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Know products and quality requirements.
• Reliable, initiative, committed, quality-focused.
• Lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Maintain high craftsmanship and attention to detail in fast-paced work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with other departments and teams.
• Troubleshoot problems and situations on the line.
• Make incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Perform duties as designated by supervisor/manager.
• Support Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.
• Help out other departments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Reading instructions

Physical stamina

Job description

Position: Assembler I

Location: Temple, GA

Pay Rate: $19.18

Shift: 1st (7:30A-4P)

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 Team Lead, you will be responsible for help keeping the new reel assembly line going in a quick and safe manner. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product.
• 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

Requirements

• Previous experience in warehousing environment is extremely helpful.
• You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.
• You will need to be able to lift up to 50 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 be able to perform repetitious duties, including standing for long periods of time.
• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

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.