Production Associate I - Sonoco

Position: Production Associate Location: Portland, IN Pay: $17.04 an hour PLUS $2 an hour of Shift Differential Pay Shift: 3rd shift 3rd shift: 4 - 10 hour days, 9pm - 7:30am 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, you will be responsible for packing product 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. What you’ll be doing: Above all Safety is #1 priority Collaborating closely with other departments and teams Having a high regard to 5S Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations Monitor and report quality of manufactured product. Consistently moving product and placing in designated pack outs throughout the shift 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 Overtime required at times We’d love to hear from you if: 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 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. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.