Production Packer

Sonoco • Hanover, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

Requirements

• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work 12 hour days.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
• Manual dexterity required with the ability to use both hands for packing and be able to stand and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to relate well to others and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 1-2 years manufacturing experience but not required

Responsibilities

• Make boxes with appropriate labels attached.
• Utilize hands, packing forks, and/or other methods to transfer product to appropriate package
• Inspect products for conformance to specifications.
• Utilize gauges to check basic dimensions or other specifications.
• Notify operator or supervisor when quality problems are detected.
• Discard product not meeting specifications.
• Seal containers and place on skid utilizing the box lifter.
• Performs duties in accordance with all safety rules and use safe work methods.
• Work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously as needed.
• Gain a working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements during your training period.
• Communicate with supervisors and peers while establishing and maintaining a constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

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