Production Associate

Sonoco • Milwaukee, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate performs production duties while following plant and corporate safety practices, policies, and procedures and ensuring compliance with plant quality standards. The role stages and maintains packaging materials, follows packaging and banding procedures, and inspects in-process or finished products. It also includes cleanup, painting, and housekeeping duties, as well as initiating, reviewing, and following standard operating procedures for the assigned area.

The associate is expected to work effectively with colleagues across the department and company, communicate clearly, follow complex verbal and written instructions, and help maintain a positive and productive work environment. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, work on the assigned schedule, and regular overtime and/or on-call availability as directed by management. The listed schedule is 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., on a rotating pattern of three nights on/four nights off and four nights on/three nights off; work hours may vary as specified by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Ability to perform work under minimal supervision.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule and 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to work overtime regularly and/or be on call as directed by management.

Nice To Haves

• Machine operator experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established plant and corporate job safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Perform duties required to meet the plant's quality standards.
• Stage and maintain packaging materials and follow packaging and banding procedures.
• Inspect in-process or finished products.
• Perform cleanup, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Initiate, review, and follow standard operating procedures for the assigned area.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a positive, productive work environment.
• Work the assigned schedule and 12-hour shifts; be available for regular overtime and/or on-call work as directed by management.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance between assigned start and end times.
• Perform duties without posing a direct threat to people or property.
• Maintain safe and healthful working conditions and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Communicate effectively, write, read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Perform other individual assignments as directed by management.

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: High school or GED