Inspector Packer I - Sonoco

Position: Inspector Packer I Location: Forest City, NC Rate: $19.27 an hour plus $0.44 for shift differential rate Shift: 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 Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for inspecting and packaging all finished goods. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in fast-paced environments. He/she must have the ability to work with various teams. The successful candidate for this position takes pride in hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail. What you'll be doing: Basic knowledge and behavioral observation skills to identify safety concerns. Able to detect visual and physical defects in finished products before packaging. Able to maintain production data (scrap cause records, work order detail) Lifting, walking, stooping, bending, and leg and arm movement. Alert technicians to quality or machine issues Using manual pallet jacks to move materials occasionally. Be self-motivated individual who can multi-task in a fast-paced production setting. Maintain cleanliness of the area and follow good housekeeping procedures. Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of safety and quality. Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must. You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention. Flexibility to cover OT and weekend work when necessary. Additional duties as assigned. We care about the health and wellness of you and your family. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security for you and your family 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.