Production Worker

Sonoco Products Company; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,195 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company is seeking entry level Production Workers for our West Chicago, IL plant. You will operate a palletizer and support a production line, working with teammates to meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for long periods, and willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift (3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am). Competitive benefits and long-term growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse settings preferred.
• Ability to perform repetitive duties and stand for long periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate palletizer and assist with packaging on production line.
• Collaborate with the work team to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Complete required production documentation and data entry accurately.
• Maintain attention to detail and craftsmanship in every task.
• Support continuous improvement ideas for safer and more efficient operations.

Skills

Production line

Warehouse operations

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Job description

Location: West Chicago, IL (DuPage County)
Pay Rate: $27.94/hr plus $0.50 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd
Shift: 2nd or 3rd - must be able to work either
(2nd: 3pm-11pm)
(3rd: 11pm-7am)

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:

• Inspecting and palletizing composite paper cans, placing divider sheets between layers, positioning pallet tags where required and moving top frames onto completed pallets
• Working in a team environment committed to the long term success of plant operations. (Our West Chicago plant has been in operation for over 40 years!)
• Be an active participant in the plant safety process and contribute ideas to continuously improve operations.
• Have a strong commitment to ensure product quality and communicate quality performance information to your production work team.
• Accurately complete all required documentation and data entry for the duties of the Production Associate
• 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 be able to lift up to 25 lbs.as needed.
• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Must 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:

• You have previous manufacturing or warehouse experience and/or training
• You have a solid work history and strong attendance record
• You are an individual desiring to advance your career
• 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

• 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.