Production Associate III

SONOCO CANADA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing tools and Employee Assistant

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Production Associate III in Columbus, OH. The role requires rotating 4 on/4 off shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM or 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM, with a starting salary of $28.77 per hour.

The work includes inspecting products, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, entering data into production software, and communicating shift information. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• You have 2+ years of manufacturing experience or training.
• Read and comprehend standard work instructions.
• Arrive to work on time with a strong attendance record.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Inspects product throughout the shift and notifies lead/quality technician of defects.
• Keeps 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.
• Maintains effective work relationships within the department and company.
• Handles stress to maintain a positive work environment.
• Participates in teams for continuous improvement.
• Follows safety practices and food safety guidelines.
• Stages and maintains packaging materials and follows procedures.
• Maintains production equipment as required.
• Provides on-the-job training of assigned personnel.
• Inspects in-process materials and finished products.
• Replenishes supplies for the assigned area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Read instructions

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Details

Position: Production Associate III Location: Columbus, OH Salary: $28.77 Schedule: must be open to rotating 4 on 4 off shifts; 6:45AM - 7PM or 6:45PM - 7AM;

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 (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

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.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging.

The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands.

Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future.

Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

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