Production Worker

Sonoco • City of Industry, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonoco’s City of Industry Converting Plant is hiring a Production Worker for a day-shift role. The position is responsible to the Department Supervisor and/or crew leader for safely and efficiently performing assigned department duties. Employee health and safety take precedence over other duties. The worker is expected to meet or exceed quality expectations for internal and external customers and is authorized to stop operations and seek assistance if processes cannot be kept within established limits or specifications cannot be met.

Duties may include work on spiral machines or finishing equipment, assisting with shipping, shop work, and general cleaning, and—once trained—filling in for roles such as finishing operator, saw tender, saw helper, or FT operator. The worker also assists with inspections, quality monitoring, and production and inspection records. A fork truck license must be obtainable. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM; holidays, weekends, and overtime may be required if needed.

Requirements

• Be able to obtain a fork truck license.
• Perform duties consistently with best safety practices and report unsafe conditions or equipment to a supervisor.
• Have an excellent work history in safety and attendance.
• Be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime if needed.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive work assignments from the Department Supervisor and report back when they are completed.
• Perform assigned work on spiral machines, including bundling, strapping, stacking, packing, and inspecting cores.
• Perform assigned work on finishing equipment, including operation, stacking, packing, and strapping.
• Assist with shipping, shop work, general cleaning, and other assigned duties.
• Once trained, fill in for roles such as finishing operator, saw tender, saw helper, or FT operator.
• Assist with inspections and monitor quality during processing to ensure conformance with customer specifications.
• Keep a daily record of production and inspections.
• Follow Sonoco safety practices and immediately report damage or unsafe conditions.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
• Stop the operation and seek assistance if processes cannot be maintained within established limits or specifications cannot be met.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed