Production Worker

Sonoco; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Newport, TN is hiring a Production Worker to support swing and night shifts. You will operate equipment, pack products, and contribute to safe and efficient production. Overtime may be required.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork within our tubes and cores facility. Applicants with prior manufacturing experience and a high school diploma or GED are encouraged to apply. A strong attendance record and ability to read standard instructions are important for success in this

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience or training preferred.
• Read and comprehend standard work instructions, math and measuring.
• Punctuality with strong attendance.
• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments and plant teams to perform basic manufacturing tasks.
• Pack products into boxes and retrieve products from equipment; operate machinery.
• Make incremental process adjustments and monitor quality of manufactured products.
• Apply troubleshooting skills to set up new production jobs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Math & measuring

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Position: Production Worker

Location: Newport, TN

Rate: starting at $21.50/hr

Shift: Swing -1st and 2nd shift) and 3rd shift

• MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NEEDED**

While reporting to the Supervisor, as the Production Worker for our swing (1st and 2nd shift) and 3rd shift, you will be responsible for collaborating and contributing to the production environment within our manufacturing operations. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborating closely with departments and plant teams to complete basic manufacturing
• Packs product into boxes retrieves product from equipment and operates machinery
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured products
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to set up new production jobs
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Assists other departments as needed

This position is located at our tubes and cores manufacturing facility in Newport, TN.

We’d Love To Hear From You If

• You have previous manufacturing experience and/or training
• Read and comprehend standard work instructions, math and measuring
• Arrive to work on time with a strong attendance record
• An individual looking to advance with a high school diploma or GED

Why You’ll Like Working With US

We care about YOU through employee development, providing excellent benefits, investing in your future and valuing diversity and inclusion. *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.