Production Worker

Sonoco Products Company; Akron (IN); On-site; USD 60,614,400 - 63,369,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA/HSA options

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Akron, IN is seeking a Production Worker to operate in the tube and core division. You will report to the shift supervisor and contribute to a fast-paced, quality-focused environment with emphasis on safety and attendance.

The role requires flexibility for overtime, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and prior manufacturing experience. Forklift certification is preferred to help on the production line.

Qualifications

• You have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• You can lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• You are reliable with good initiative and a quality focus.
• You can read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• You can perform repetitive duties and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams.
• Troubleshoot problems and situations on the line.
• Make incremental process adjustments and monitor/report product quality.
• Learn to set up new jobs and train on other lines/departments.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Perform duties as directed by supervisor/manager.
• Support Sonoco's quality and safety policies.
• Help other departments as needed.
• Downtime is cleaning and straightening time.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Quality conscious

Safety awareness

Hands-on

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Position: Production Worker

Location: Akron, IN

Rate: $21.58

Shift: 1st 7am-3pm or 3rd 11pm-7am

Shift Differential Rates: 3rd Shift - $0.75

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
• Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product
• Learn 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
• Downtime is cleaning and straightening time

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 to 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 safely operate a forklift.
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.
• Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast‑paced environment is crucial to success.
• Have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• You will need to able to perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods of time.
• You will need to have the ability to 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 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.