Production Worker- 1st Shift

Sonoco • Frenchtown, NJ

1d • 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. The Production Worker in the Hand Assembly Department is responsible for breaking and separating die-cut strips and assembling them into partitions according to customer specifications. When hand assembly workload permits, the Production Worker supports machine operations by gathering, stacking, and preparing finished products for shipment. This position emphasizes safe work practices, quality, teamwork, and efficient product handling. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks, but no mechanical skills are required.

Requirements

• Physical stamina
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• No mechanical skills required

Responsibilities

• Break and separate die-cut strips and assemble partitions in accordance with customer specifications.
• Catch finished products from slitters, slotters, and assemblers, then stack and prepare them in boxes or on pallets according to production standards.
• Perform visual inspections to ensure products meet quality requirements and maintain accurate counts and orderly material handling.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe material handling practices.
• Stand, bend, lift, and move materials throughout the shift while maintaining productivity.
• Ensure products are assembled, handled, and packaged accurately to meet customer and company quality standards.
• Perform other production-related duties as assigned to support departmental and plant production needs.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed