Production Associate II

Sonoco; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company**

Wellbeing tools and resources

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans including life

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is hiring a Production Associate II in Columbus, Ohio. The role supports production and quality tasks within a fast-paced packaging environment, following safety, food safety, and quality guidelines.

The position emphasizes teamwork, shift communication, and proper data entry in production software. Qualified candidates will have 1–2 years in manufacturing, be able to read standard work instructions, maintain reliable attendance, and pursue growth with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• You have previous manufacturing experience and/or training (1-2 years).
• Read and comprehend standard work instructions.
• Arrive to work on time with a strong attendance record.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product throughout the shift and report quality defects.
• Keep work area and machinery clean and safe.
• Enter production and quality data into production software.
• Communicate pertinent information to the next shift.
• Perform cleanup, painting, and housekeeping tasks.
• Support and follow food safety guidelines and packaging procedures.
• Assist in training assigned personnel and maintain materials.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Read work instructions

Punctual attendance

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Production Associate II

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Salary: $27.36/hour; shift differential: .50/days and .75/nights

Schedule: 4 on 4 off; must be open to either day or night 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:

• Inspects product throughout the shift and notifies shift production lead and quality technician of any quality defects through both visual inspection and several detailed quality inspection procedures.
• Responsible for keeping work area and machinery clean and safe.
• Enters production and quality information into production software.
• Communicates pertinent information to next shift.
• Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• 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. Participates in teams and work groups with goal of continuous improvement.
• Complies with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
• Stages and maintains packaging materials and follows correct packaging/banding procedures.
• Performs and assists in maintaining production equipment as required.
• Provides on-the-job training of assigned personnel.
• Conducts inspection of in process materials and in process finished products.
• Responsible for replenishing supplies and materials required for assigned area

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You have previous manufacturing experience and/or training (1-2 years)
• Read and comprehend standard work instructions
• Arrive to work on time with a strong attendance record
• An individual looking to advance with a high school diploma or GED

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.