Production Associate II

Sonoco; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Production Associate II to contribute to our packaging solutions. The role involves inspecting product quality, keeping the work area clean, entering production data, and communicating with the next shift.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work a 12-hour day/night rotating schedule. We offer competitive pay in a safety-conscious, teamwork-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product throughout shift and notify quality/lead if defects.
• Keep work area and machinery clean and safe.
• Enter production and quality data into production software.
• Communicate pertinent information to next shift.
• Perform clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Support and follow safety and food safety guidelines.

Skills

Lift 50 pounds

Manual dexterity

Stand for long periods

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

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:

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday.
• Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.

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.