Production Associate

Sonoco; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellbeing resources

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Jefferson, TX is seeking a Production Associate for the 3pm–11pm second shift. The position pays $19.18/hr plus a $1 shift differential. You will support multiple departments to produce high-quality packaging products safely and efficiently.

Join a global packaging leader where you’ll learn new jobs, train on different lines, and contribute to continuous improvement while following Sonoco’s safety and quality policies.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Get it done attitude with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with other departments and teams.
• Troubleshoot problems and adapt to changing situations.
• Make incremental process adjustments and monitor quality of products.
• Learn to set up new jobs and train on other lines.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Perform duties as designated by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Position: Production Associate
Location: Jefferson, TX
Pay Rate: $19.18/hr + $1 Shift Diff
Shift: 3p-11p (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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product
• Learn to set up new jobs, train on other lines and in other departments
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area
• Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager
• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies
• Helping out other departments as needed
• Downtime is cleaning and straightening time

We’d Love To Hear From You If

• You are Sonoco mission driven.
• You have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
• You can easily lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.
• Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
• You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• You will need to be able to perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods of time.
• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

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.