Production Worker

Sonoco Products-Wood Reels; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 50

Wellbeing tools and Employee Assistant

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans including life, and DI

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Tiffin, OH is seeking a Production Worker for tube and core production lines. You will operate in a fast-paced environment with attention to quality, maintain safety, and train across lines. Shift options include 2nd and 3rd with a sign-on bonus and competitive benefits.

Ideal candidates have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work independently, and read manufacturing instructions. Attendance and teamwork are essential for continuous production and quality control.

Qualifications

• You have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Get it done attitude and urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Forklift Certification and safely operate a forklift.
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
• Reliable, initiative, commitment and quality focusing.
• Ability to read manufacturing instructions.
• Able to perform repetitive duties, including stairs and long periods standing.
• Work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work in production for tube and core division in a fast-paced, safe manner.
• Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success.
• Spot defects in the packing line and troubleshoot problems.
• Set up new jobs and train on other lines and departments.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Support other departments as needed.
• Downtime is cleaning and straightening time.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Production worker Location: 60 Heritage Dr., Tiffin OH 44883 Pay: $20.39/hr plus $0.75 Shift Differential Shift: 2nd: 3p-11p or 3rd: 11p-7a ***$2,000 sign on bonus. $1,000 after 90 days and $1,000 at 6 months***

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Desired Qualifications

• 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.
• You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
• 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.
• You will need to 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.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

• 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.