Production Associate III

Sonoco • Columbus, OH

24d

About The Position

Sonoco is seeking a Production Associate III in Columbus, Ohio. The role supports production operations by inspecting in-process materials and finished products, maintaining a clean and safe work area and machinery, recording production and quality information, and ensuring that packaging materials and supplies are available. The position also includes assisting with production equipment maintenance, training assigned personnel, communicating relevant information between shifts, and supporting continuous improvement and food safety practices. The schedule is rotating 4-on/4-off shifts, with either 6:45 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 6:45 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; the role requires openness to assigned 12-hour shifts that rotate between days and nights, Monday through Sunday.

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 rotating day and night shifts, Monday through Sunday.
• Ability to work overtime regularly 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 inspection and detailed quality procedures, and notify the shift production lead and quality technician of defects.
• 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 contribute to a positive, productive environment with minimal personal conflicts.
• Participate in teams and work groups focused on continuous improvement.
• Comply with 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed