Production Associate II

Sonoco • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonoco is hiring a Production Associate II in Columbus, Ohio. The position inspects products and in-process materials throughout the shift, reports quality defects, enters production and quality information into production software, and communicates relevant information to the next shift. The associate maintains a clean and safe work area and machinery, performs housekeeping duties, stages packaging materials, follows packaging and banding procedures, replenishes supplies, and performs or assists with production equipment maintenance as required. The role also provides on-the-job training to assigned personnel, supports food safety requirements, follows plant and corporate safety practices, and participates in teams focused on continuous improvement. The schedule is four days on and four days off, with openness to day or night shift required. The role may involve assigned 12-hour rotating shifts, Monday through Sunday, and regular overtime or on-call work as directed by management. Pay is $27.36 per hour, with a shift differential of $0.50 for days and $0.75 for nights.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift.
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday.
• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products throughout the shift using visual and detailed quality inspection procedures; report defects to the shift production lead and quality technician.
• Keep the work area and machinery clean and safe.
• Enter production and quality information into production software.
• Communicate pertinent information to the next shift.
• Perform cleanup, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships and participate in teams and work groups focused on continuous improvement.
• Comply with established plant and corporate job safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Support and follow food safety system guidelines.
• Stage and maintain packaging materials and follow correct packaging and banding procedures.
• Perform and assist with production equipment maintenance as required.
• Provide on-the-job training to assigned personnel.
• Inspect in-process materials and finished products.
• Replenish supplies and materials required for the assigned area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed