Production Associate III — 12-Hour Packaging Shifts

Sonoco; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Columbus, OH is seeking a Production Associate III to support our manufacturing line with quality and safety in mind. This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and rotating 4 on/4 off shifts from 6:45 AM–7:00 PM or 6:45 PM–7:00 AM.

You will enter production data, communicate across shifts, help maintain equipment, and participate in continuous improvement efforts while upholding food safety guidelines and company standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs repeatedly

Manual dexterity

Standing long periods

Rotating shifts

Overtime willingness

Job description

Sonoco in Columbus, OH is seeking a Production Associate III to support our manufacturing line with quality and safety in mind. This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and rotating 4 on/4 off shifts from 6:45 AM–7:00 PM or 6:45 PM–7:00 AM.

You will enter production data, communicate across shifts, help maintain equipment, and participate in continuous improvement efforts while upholding food safety guidelines and company standards.