Production Worker

Sonoco; Industry (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) match

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco’s City of Industry plant is seeking a Production Worker for the day shift (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM). You will work under the Department Supervisor or crew leader to perform duties safely and efficiently across spiral machines and finishing equipment.

This position emphasizes adherence to quality standards, safety practices, and willingness to support multiple tasks such as shipping and general plant cleaning.

Qualifications

• Must follow best safety practices and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Able to obtain a forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Receives work assignments from the Department Supervisor and reports completion.
• Operates spiral machines (bundling, strapping, stacking, packing) or finishing equipment.
• May assist in shipping, shop work, and general cleaning.
• After training, may fill in as finishing operator, saw tender or FT operator.
• Performs inspections and monitors quality to meet customer specifications.
• Keeps a daily production and inspection record.

Job description

Location: City of Industry
Position: Production Worker
Pay Rate: $22.72
Shift: 1st Shift; 5AM – 1:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

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.

City of Industry Converting Plant has an opening for a Production Worker. This is a day shift position and is responsible to Department Supervisor and/or crew leader for safe and efficient performance of various duties in the Department as assigned.

The health and safety of employees take precedence over any other duties of this position. Performs all responsibilities in a manner which ensures the quality expectations of every customer, both internal and external, are met and exceeded. If unable to maintain processes within established limits or meet specifications, it is fully authorized to stop the operation and seek assistance.

What you'll be doing:

• Receives work assignments from the Department Supervisor and reports to him/her when completed.


• Performs work on spiral machines (such as bundling, strapper, stacking, packing, inspecting cores, etc.) or on finishing equipment (such as operation, stacking, packing, strapping, etc.)


• May assist in shipping, shop work, general cleaning, etc.


• Once trained, may fill in to perform work such as finishing operator, saw tender, saw helper, FT operator, etc.


• Assists in performing inspections and monitoring quality during processing to assure conformance with customer's specifications.


• Assists in keeping a daily record of production and inspections made.


• Are able to obtain a fork truck license


• Must follow Sonoco's best safety practices and report any damage or unsafe conditions immediately.


• Other assigned duties

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Performs duties in a manner consistent with best safety practices and reports unsafe conditions or equipment to supervisor. Keeps equipment and work areas clean and orderly.


• Have an excellent work history in the areas of safety and attendance


• Are able to work holidays, weekends and overtime if needed


• Attention to detail as our customers expect consistently superior performance and exceptional value with each order that they place.

*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.