Location: Hartwell, GA
Position: Production Worker
Shift: 2nd- 3:30pm - 12:00am Monday-Friday *overtime and Saturdays may be required.  Some training will be on first shift but eventually moved to second shift.
Wage: $18.36 hr. $0.75 shift premium for 2nd shift.  Wage could be up to $20.35 based on skills and experience.                

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.

            

Reporting directly to the Shift Manager, as a Production Worker, you will be responsible for the safe operation of production equipment using standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include providing assistance in various areas of our manufacturing process as directed. Strive to meet plant goals and customer requirements. Safety is the top priority of every employee.

What you will be doing:

Gather, bundle and stack fiberboard partitions and check glue. Take strips from stripper and fill the hoppers. Bundles weigh approximately 8-40 lbs.Must keep hoppers filled to the proper height.Will catch partitions at the front or side in neat, predetermined quantities.Will stack bundles correctly on pallets to meet customer orders and specifications. Must watch for quality of partitions being manufactured and be able to measure to specifications.Keep are clean and orderly to remain a safe area.

We'd love to hear from if:

You can learn quickly and adapt to change and work well in a team environment.Have the ability to count accurately, able to learn quickly and adapt to change and work well in a team environment.Can use various tools including a broom, utility knife, bundler machines, turntable, tape gun, scrap buggies, shredders and air hose. Must be able to use a tape measure proficiently.Must demonstrate knowledge of or ability to learn safety rules and procedures, and operating policies and procedures.Able to communicate effectively with others.Must be able to maintain good attendance and be reliable and dependable.

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 options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition 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.