Production Associate

Sonoco Products; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sonoco Products in Canton, Ohio is seeking a Production Associate to support packaging production on a 7PM – 7AM continuous schedule. You will inspect product, operate forklifts, input production data, and keep the work area safe and clean.

Candidates should have at least one year of related experience, the ability to lift heavy objects, and work with minimal supervision. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related production experience.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safety procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product and report defects to supervisor/quality technician.
• Keep work area and machinery clean and safe; perform cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Operate forklift as required during routine duties.
• Enter production and quality information into production software.
• Maintain positive working relationships and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide on-the-job training to assigned personnel.
• Inspect in-process materials and finished products.
• Replenish supplies for the assigned area.

Skills

Lift heavy objects

Independent work

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Position: Production Associate

Location: Canton, Ohio (Warner Road)

Wage: $24.46

Shift: 7PM – 7AM (3,2,2 Continuous Schedule)

Sonoco is a global packaging solutions company that has been innovating since 1899. We are committed to sustainability, industrialization and creating value for our customers and employees. This role supports our mission by ensuring safe and efficient production processes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Inspect product throughout the shift and notify the production supervisor and quality technician of any quality defects through visual inspection and detailed quality inspection procedures.
• Keep the work area and machinery clean and safe, performing cleaning, painting and housekeeping duties.
• Operate forklift as required during routine duties.
• Enter production and quality information into production software and communicate relevant information to the next shift.
• Maintain effective working relationships throughout the department and company, handling stress and interacting positively to minimize conflicts.
• Participate in teams and work groups focused on continuous improvement.
• Comply with all safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives.
• Follow the guidelines of the food safety system.
• Fundamentally perform routine manual or mechanical production functions required to operate production equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Stage and maintain packaging materials, following correct packaging and banding procedures.
• Assist in maintaining production equipment as required.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to assigned personnel.
• Conduct inspection of in‑process materials and finished products.
• Replenish supplies and materials required for the assigned area.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You can work under minimal supervision.
• You enjoy handling complex issues and problems.
• You have the ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• You have at least one year of job‑related experience.
• You can apply standard evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard packaging production techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Well‑being tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Variety of company‑paid and voluntary employee‑paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Sonoco is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any 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.