Production Associate

Sonoco Products Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Production Associate to operate and support packaging-related tasks. The role offers a competitive hourly wage of $32.50 and requires the ability to work 6am–6pm on a 3-on/4-off and 4-on/3-off schedule.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have machine operator experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Machine operator experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety practices and procedures.
• Inspects in-process or finished products for quality.
• Stacks and maintains packaging materials.
• Performs cleaning, painting and housekeeping duties.
• Follows SOPs and communicates effectively.
• Maintains positive working relationships and handles stress.
• Supports assigned tasks and shifts as needed.

Skills

Machine Operator experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

Jul 15, 2026

Position: Production Associate
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Wage: $32.50/hour
Shift: 6am - 6pm; 3 days on, 4 days off; 4 days on, 3 days off

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for safe performance of the work assignment.
• Performs duties as required to insure compliance with the plant's quality standards.
• Stages and maintains packaging materials and follows correct packaging/banding procedures.
• Conducts inspection of in-process or finished product.
• Performs clean-up, painting and housekeeping duties.
• Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management. .
• Regular and predictable attendance is required between the assigned start and end times of work.
• Performs duties without posing a direct threat to anyone or to property. Direct threat is defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
• Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• Communication. Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

We'd love to hear from you if:
You can perform work under minimal supervision.

You have machine operator experience.
You possess oral and written communicate skills, problem-solving skills, presentation skills and organizational skills.

Skills Requirements:

• Machine Operator experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent experience

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.