Quality Technician I

Sonoco Products; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 66,124,800 - 71,635,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products is seeking a Quality Technician I at TEQ 11320 E. Main Street, Huntley, IL 60142. The role focuses on following the inspection plan, guiding manufacturing staff, and recording First Piece and In‑Process inspections.

You will monitor the process, collect dimensional data, and maintain testing records while ensuring packing standards and proper labeling. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 6 months of production/inspection experience, and familiarity with measuring

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months production line and inspection experience.
• Quality Assurance experience preferred.
• Ability to use measuring instruments.
• Strong math and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow inspection control plan for manufactured items.
• Instruct Manufacturing staff on job requirements.
• Coordinate and record First Piece and In‑Process Inspection.
• Monitor production and collect dimensional data.
• Maintain inspection records and retention.
• Quarantine non‑conforming products per plan.
• Ensure proper packing standards and labeling.
• Operate measuring equipment and scanners as needed.
• Input SPC data and adhere to controlled environment procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Print reading

Measuring instruments

Math skills

Verbal/written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Barcode scanner

Job description

Position: Quality Technician I

Location: TEQ 11320 E. Main Street, Huntley, IL 60142

Wage: $22.23 plus $1.25 shift differential

Shift: 2nd shift (3:15 PM – 1:45 AM)

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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Reviews, understands, and follows the inspection control plan for manufactured items
• Instructs and advises the Manufacturing staff on the specific requirements of each job
• Coordinates, conducts and records First Piece and In‑Process Inspection and Testing
• Monitors the production process and collects dimensional data
• Maintains all inspection and testing records, coordinates record retention
• Quarantines all non‑conforming products and raw material as per inspection control plan
• Understands and ensures proper packing standards
• Effectively utilizes testing and measuring equipment including scales, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, magna mikes, burst tester, and barcode scanner
• Understands and ensures Minimum Workmanship Requirements
• Understands and uses TEQ terminology
• Inputs SPC data as requested
• Maintains, controls, and prints labels
• Understands and consistently complies with Controlled Environment Procedures

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have a High school Diploma or equivalent
• You have 6 months previous production line and inspection experience
• You have Quality Assurance experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• You can use Measuring Instruments and Thermoforming manufacturing equipment
• You can continuously lift, reach, stand, push, pull, and walk throughout the day with good vision
• You can pay attention to detail with good written and verbal communication skills
• You have strong math and problem‑solving skills
• You have print reading skills and the ability to properly prioritize activities and projects
• You are comfortable working in heat with controlled production environment

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.

• 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

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

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.