Production Associate III

SONOCO CANADA; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company-mt

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company is seeking a Production Associate III in Columbus, OH. The role involves inspecting products, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and entering data into the production system.

You will communicate with the next shift and assist with packaging and housekeeping while supporting safety and quality standards. The position requires 2+ years of manufacturing experience or equivalent training and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience or related training.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard work instructions.
• Arrive on time with a strong attendance record.
• High school diploma or GED required or pursuing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products throughout the shift and report quality defects to leads and technicians.
• Keep work area and machinery clean, safe, and organized.
• Enter production and quality data into the production software.
• Communicate relevant information to the next shift to ensure continuity.
• Assist with housekeeping, packaging, and staging as needed.
• Support food safety and company safety rules; work in teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Read standard work instructions

Punctual attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Production Associate IIIApply: Onsite: USA - OH - Columbus - D143: Full time: Posted Today: JR-160768Position: 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 GEDAt 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 reimbursementWe 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.