General Laborer

SONOCO CANADA; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a General Laborer in Richmond, VA to support production operations. You will work within a manufacturing environment under the supervision of a Team Leader, performing essential tasks to ensure quality and timely shipment of products.

Expect 12-hour rotating shifts (7am–7pm or 7pm–7am), with a 43-hour average per week, plus incentive bonuses and shoe allowances. Safety, attendance, and physical stamina are important in this role.

Qualifications

• Labor-intensive work experience required.
• Excellent attendance and safety history.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in extreme hot and cold climates.
• Willing to train and move up the line of progression.

Responsibilities

• Package any rolls coming off the winder.
• Clean the machine room floor from fire door to fire door.
• Pull broke from belt during a paper break.
• Assist in the tailing of the machine after a paper break.
• Empty dumpsters in the machine room.
• Assist 6th hand when needed.
• Any shutdown tasks required.
• Conduct forklift checklist.
• Bust all rolls and ribbons produced.
• Any other tasks the Team Leader requests.

Skills

Labor experience

Attendance Safety

Job description

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.

Location: Richmond, VA Position: General Laborer Pay: $22.63/hr Shifts: 12 hour rotating shifts; 7am – 7pm or 7pm – 7am how it works: Work 4 days on night shift Off for 2 days Work 3 days on day shift Off for 2 days Work 3 days on night shift Off for 2 days Work 4 days on day shift Off for 8 days REPEAT This is an average of 43 hours/week over a 4 week cycle. Eligible for a MONTHLY machine incentive bonus! Annual safety shoe allowance!

While reporting to the Team Leader as the General Laborer, 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. You will perform tasks that are necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Package any rolls coming off the winder
• Clean the machine room floor from fire door to fire door
• Pull broke from belt during a paper break
• Assist in the tailing of the machine after a paper break
• Empty dumpsters in the machine room
• Assist 6th hand when needed
• Any shutdown tasks required
• Conduct forklift checklist
• Bust all rolls and ribbons produced
• Any other tasks the Team Leader requests

We'd love to hear from you if:

• you have labor intensive work experience
• you have an excellent attendance and safety work history
• are able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• are able to work in extreme hot and cold climates
• are willing to train and move up the line of progression

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.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value‑added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi‑billion‑dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best‑known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. Sonoco Privacy Policy