Production Associate II

Sonoco • Horsham, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

While reporting directly to the Shift Supervisor, the following job description outlines the essential functions of each level of role within the production department. The following lists are not exhaustive, and the employee in each of these roles is expected to assume any and all duties assigned by management irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in the following.

Requirements

• Ability to operate and detect problems with machinery.
• Ability to visually inspect materials as they are produced.
• Ability to effectively instruct and train other employees.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
• Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to concentrate and pay attention to detail.
• Must have sufficient endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for safe performance of the work assignment.
• Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
• Stages and maintains packaging materials and follows correct packing/banding procedures
• Places work order tickets on finished skid
• Performs and assists in maintaining production equipment as required
• Initiates, reviews, and follows all operating procedures (SOPs) for your area of responsibility
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days or nights, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required between the assigned start and end times of work.
• Performs duties without posing a direct threat to anyone or to property. Direct threat is defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Ability to meet the knowledge, skills, abilities, physical requirements, and working conditions set forth in these essential functions and responsibilities and on the attached Physical Demands Assessment.
• Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Sonoco manuals.
• Maintains an awareness of and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
• Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.

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

What This Job Offers

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