Inspector Packer - Rotating 1st & 2nd shift

Sonoco Products Company; Alexander Mills (NC); On-site; USD 23,116 - 32,923; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company匹

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Forest City, NC is seeking an Inspector Packer I to inspect and package finished goods on rotating 1st and 2nd shifts. You will monitor quality, document scrap and work order details, and help maintain a clean, safe production area.

The role requires reliability, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and flexibility for overtime and weekend work. You will work with cross-functional teams to identify defects, report issues to technicians, and contribute to a strong safety

Qualifications

• Basic safety and quality inspection skills to identify safety concerns.
• Ability to observe visual and physical defects on finished products before packaging.
• Willingness to operate in a fast-paced production setting and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and package all finished goods.
• Maintain production data (scrap cause records, work order detail).
• Move materials with manual pallet jacks when needed.
• Identify and alert technicians to quality or machine issues.
• Maintain area cleanliness and follow housekeeping procedures.
• Demonstrate safety and quality in all duties.
• Be reliable, proactive and detail-oriented.
• Be available for OT and weekend work as required.
• Execute additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Tools

Manual pallet jack

Job description

Position: Inspector Packer I
Location: Forest City, NC
Rate: $20.34
Shift: Rotating 1st & 2nd shift

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.

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.