Production Associate - Night Shift

Sonoco Products Company; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing tools

Paid time off

Insurance plans (life, disability)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company is seeking a Production Associate in Jackson, TN for night shift operations. You will set up, operate, and maintain production equipment, inspect materials, and ensure components meet tolerances.

You'll troubleshoot minor issues and may train new staff, working under supervision. Eligible candidates have 2–4 years of machine experience and strong communication skills; the role offers comprehensive benefits and a shift differential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience operating production machines.
• Able to communicate clearly and follow instructions.
• Wollows general supervision and can mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain production equipment or machinery.
• Prepare, inspect, and measure raw materials.
• Check components for tolerances and assist with finish work.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, clear jams, and thread membranes into equipment.
• Provide training or guidance to new production workers.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Communication

Leadership mentoring

Job description

Location: Jackson, TN
Rate: 22.18/ hr
Shift Differential: $1.00 / hour
Shift: Night Shift (7pm-7:30am). 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off.

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.

While reporting to the Production Supervisor as a Production Associate you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in support of production operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Set up, operate, and maintain production equipment or machinery.
• Preparing, inspecting, and measuring raw materials.
• Checking components for compliance with tolerances or specifications and may perform finish work.
• Basic trouble shooting, clearing jams, and splicing and threading membrane into equipment.
• May provide training or guidance to new production workers.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You can perform work under general supervision.
• You can handle moderately complex issues/ problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Must be an effective communicator over the public address system.
• You can provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group.
• You have 2 to 4 continuous years of experience operating machines.

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.