Production Associate III

Sonoco; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Production Associate III in Columbus, OH is seeking reliable team players to inspect products, operate equipment, and maintain a clean, safe work area while meeting daily production goals.

You will enter production and quality data into the system, communicate across shifts, and support food-safety guidelines and packaging procedures. High school diploma or GED and 2+ years manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspects product throughout the shift and notifies lead/quality when defects are found.
• Keeps work area and machinery clean and safe.
• Enters production and quality data into production software.
• Communicates pertinent information to the next shift.
• Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Supports teamwork and continuous improvement within the department.
• Follows safety, food safety, and packaging procedures.
• Stages and maintains packaging materials.
• Maintains and assists in production equipment.
• Provides on‑the‑job training to assigned personnel.
• Inspects in-process materials and finished products.
• Replenishes supplies for the assigned area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Read work instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

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.