Production Worker

Sonoco; West Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking entry-level production workers to join their expanding team in West Chicago. In this dynamic role, you will operate palletizers and collaborate with your team to ensure the production of high-quality products in a safe environment. This position offers opportunities for long-term career growth and promotions for those who take pride in their work. Join a company that values safety, quality, and productivity, and be part of a team that is committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence. If you're ready to advance your career in a supportive culture, this opportunity is perfect 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

• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong attendance record and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate palletizers and ensure product quality in a safe environment.
• Inspect and palletize composite paper cans efficiently.
• Participate actively in the plant safety process.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Warehouse experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Job description

Location: West Chicago, IL (DuPage County)
Pay Rate: $26.47/hr plus $0.50 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd
Shift: 2nd or 3rd
(2nd - 3pm-11pm)
(3pm-11pm)

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.

While reporting to the Production Shift Supervisor, as the Production Worker, you will be responsible for operating a palletizer, performing various tasks with your work team on a production line and ensuring the production of a quality product in a safe working environment. You will also be collaborating and contributing to the production environment within our manufacturing operations. Safety, quality, productivity, punctuality, and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture. We have the opportunity for long term career growth and promotions for employees that take pride in learning the process, working on a team and performing at a high level.

We are expanding! We are seeking entry level production employees to join our plant team as we grow our business. Sonoco Products is a global packaging company with over 20,500 employees in 300+ locations worldwide. The West Chicago plant manufactures Rigid Paper Containers utilized in food packaging for powdered beverages, nuts, snacks, etc. The plant normally operates a 24x5 (3) shift schedule.

What you'll be doing:

1. Inspecting and palletizing composite paper cans, placing divider sheets between layers, positioning pallet tags where required and moving top frames onto completed pallets.
2. Working in a team environment committed to the long term success of plant operations.
3. Be an active participant in the plant safety process and contribute ideas to continuously improve operations.
4. Have a strong commitment to ensure product quality and communicate quality performance information to your production work team.
5. Accurately complete all required documentation and data entry for the duties of the Production Associate.
6. Perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods of time.
7. Lifting up to 25 lbs as needed.
8. Work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
9. Be willing to work outside of regular shift hours including weekends if production or customer demands require it.

We’d love to hear from you if:

1. You have previous manufacturing or warehouse experience and/or training.
2. You have a solid work history and strong attendance record.
3. You are an individual desiring to advance your career.
4. You desire a stable company with an excellent employee culture and overall compensation and benefits package.

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

1. Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
2. 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
3. Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services.
4. Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family.
5. Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
6. Tuition reimbursement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibit 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.