Production Worker

Sonoco; Akron (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Worker to join its dynamic team in Akron. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the tube and core division, ensuring production efficiency while maintaining safety and quality standards. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with various teams to resolve issues and improve processes. The company offers a supportive atmosphere with comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans. If you're ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization and make a difference in the manufacturing sector, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment required.
• Must have forklift certification and ability to lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams and troubleshoot production issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while ensuring safety.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Forklift operation

Job description

Position: Production Worker

Location: Akron, IN

Rate: $20.44/hr

Shift: 1st 7am-3pm or 3rd 11pm—7am



Shift Differential Rates -

3rd Shift - 40¢

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.

Must be willing and flexible to work overtime when needed.

While reporting to the shift supervisor, you will work in production for our tube and core division and be responsible for working in a quick and safe manner. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Thinking on your feet and troubleshooting problems and situations
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitoring, and reporting quality of manufactured product
• Learning to set up new jobs, train on other lines and in other departments
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager
• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies
• Helping out other departments as needed
• Utilizing downtime for cleaning and organizing

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You are Sonoco mission driven.
• You have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• You have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
• You can easily lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• You have previously held a Forklift Certification and can safely operate a forklift.
• You can work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• You are reliable, have good initiative, and are committed and quality focused.
• You can effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• You can read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• You can perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods of time.
• You can work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

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 your health 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.