General Laborer - Sonoco
Norwalk, CA 90650
About the Job
Location: Norwalk, CA
Starting Pay: $19.25/ hour + $0.50 Shift Differential pay
Shift: (Flexibility required) 1st Shift 7am-3pm, 2nd Shift 3pm-11pm, 3rd shift 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, you will be responsible for working on the production line and ensuring the production of a quality product in a safe working environment. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success . You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the product or process. 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.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager.
- Ensuring that product is of acceptable quality
- Palletizing product in a safe and effective manner
- Maintaining packing equipment such as strappers and stretch-wrappers
- Assisting line personnel when needed
- Completing required documentation
This position is in our plant in Norwalk, CA.
We’d love to hear from you if:
- You can perform work under minimal supervision.
- You can handle complex issues, problems, and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
- Can work overtime as needed
- You have to have a “get it done” attitude.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Are reliable, have good initiative, are committed, and being quality focused is a must.
- Have the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
- Have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
Apply today and help us get stronger!
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.
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.
