Quality Inspector & Packaging Specialist

Sonoco Products Company; Town of Chatham (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Insurance: life and disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Chatham, NY is hiring an Inspector Packer to join our manufacturing team. You will assemble and label boxes, inspect products, and use gauges to verify specifications while following safety rules.

The position requires lifting up to 40 lbs, basic math and reading skills, and the ability to stand and perform repetitive motions. Swing shift with alternating start times and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Prefer 1–2 years manufacturing experience, but not required.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
• Manual dexterity for packing and repetitive motions.
• Relate well to others and communicate effectively.
• Reliable with good initiative and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Make boxes with appropriate labels attached.
• Transfer product to package using packing forks or hands.
• Inspect products for conformance to specifications.
• Use gauges to check dimensions or other specs.
• Notify operator or supervisor when quality problems are detected.
• Discard product not meeting specifications.
• Seal containers and place on skid using box lifter.
• Work safely and follow all safety rules.
• Work independently and manage multiple tasks; learn product quality requirements during training.
• Communicate with supervisors and peers to maintain cooperative relationships.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Manual dexterity

Lift 40 lbs

Basic math literacy

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Sonoco Products Company in Chatham, NY is hiring an Inspector Packer to join our manufacturing team. You will assemble and label boxes, inspect products, and use gauges to verify specifications while following safety rules.

The position requires lifting up to 40 lbs, basic math and reading skills, and the ability to stand and perform repetitive motions. Swing shift with alternating start times and occasional overtime.