Technical Services Representative II

Sonoco • Oakdale, CA

11d • $104,800 - $117,900 • 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. Reporting directly to the Manager of Technical Services, the Technical Services Specialist/Representative will be providing technical support for customer processes, troubleshooting, and can/end failure investigations directly at customer locations. This position will be trained in 2-piece and 3-piece steel can and steel end manufacturing to provide a high level of manufacturing knowledge to the customer. This position will be located in Oakdale, California.

Requirements

• 5 or more years’ work experience in operations, quality, R&D, or laboratory in any of the following industries: Food, beverage, personal care products, or household products manufacturing, Food, beverage, or consumer products packaging manufacturing
• Candidates with experience in other industries should possess a BS in a physical science or engineering field. Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Packaging, or mechanical/chemical/metallurgical/materials science engineering degrees or equivalent work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships internally with manufacturing locations and externally at customer locations
• Strong communication skills
• Microsoft Office suite applications
• Data analysis and statistical analysis capabilities

Responsibilities

• Follows all company and customer safety protocols and maintains a safe working environment.
• Travels to customer locations on a regular basis to provide on-site customer support.
• Serves as a packaging Subject Matter Expert (SME) for customers in the assigned territory.
• Responds to Technical/Regulatory requests to provide various certifications of cans and ends.
• Starts customer complaint investigations by gathering samples, all relevant traceability information, and other information as required.
• Works with customers to quarantine suspect product while minimizing disruptions to their operation.
• Leads or assists in any sorting or containment activities that are needed at customer locations.
• Provides training to customers on food cans and ends and double seam evaluation.
• Prepares specification documents and other customer communications as required.
• Statistical analysis of manufacturing data.
• Provides clear and concise communication of technical details in manner that customers will understand.
• Supports plant operations and technical projects as required, contributing to successful project delivery and operational performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

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