Inspector Packer - 3rd shift

SONOCO CANADA; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking an Inspector Packer I in Forest City, NC for 3rd shift (11pm-7am) at $20.34/hr plus $0.44 shift differential. You will inspect finished goods, package products, and maintain production data in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include identifying safety concerns, detecting defects, operating a pallet jack, and upholding high quality while complying with safety standards. Attendance and teamwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and behavioral observation skills to identify safety concerns.
• Able to detect visual and physical defects in finished products before packaging.
• Able to maintain production data (scrap cause records, work order detail).
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and package finished goods safely and efficiently.
• Identify safety concerns and alert technicians as needed.
• Record production data and scrap causes accurately.
• Move materials with a pallet jack when required.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow housekeeping procedures.
• Work quickly with high craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Skills

Safety awareness

Visual inspection

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Position: Inspector Packer I Location: Forest City, NC Rate: $20.34/hr + $0.44 for shift differential Shift: 3rd shift (11pm-7am)

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 Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for inspecting and packaging all finished goods.

What you'll be doing:

• Basic knowledge and behavioral observation skills to identify safety concerns.
• Able to detect visual and physical defects in finished products before packaging.
• Able to maintain production data (scrap cause records, work order detail).
• Lifting, walking, stooping, bending, and leg and arm movement.
• Alert technicians to quality or machine issues.
• Using manual pallet jacks to move materials occasionally.
• Be self-motivated individual who can multi-task in a fast-paced production setting.
• Maintain cleanliness of the area and follow good housekeeping procedures.
• Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of safety and quality.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.
• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention.
• Flexibility to cover OT and weekend work when necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You have an history of excellent attendance as this is crucial for the team to achieve success.
• Must have the ability to work with various teams.
• The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in fast-paced environments.
• The successful candidate for this position takes pride in hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and ability to lift up to 50lbs.

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.

• 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.

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