Location: Norwalk, CA
Position: General Laborer
Starting Pay: $19.83/ hour + $0.30 Shift Differential pay.
Pay increases to $21.23/hr after 45 days and $24.64/hr after 90 days
Shift: 3rd shift - 11pm-7am but must be willing to work overtime as well as other shift times.

New employees are offered 40 hours of prorated paid vacation and paid sick time after 90days .

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.

While reporting to the Production Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for working on the production line and ensuring the production of a quality product in a safe working environment.  Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success . You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the product or process. We have the opportunity for long term career growth and promotions for employees that take pride in learning the process, working on a team and performing at a high level.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager.Ensuring that product is of acceptable qualityPalletizing product in a safe and effective mannerMaintaining packing equipment such as strappers and stretch-wrappersAssisting line personnel when neededCompleting required documentation

We’d love to hear from you if:

You can perform work under minimal supervision.You can handle complex issues, problems, and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.Have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.Can work overtime as neededYou have to have a “get it done” attitude.Have excellent written and verbal communication skillsAre reliable, have good initiative, are committed, and being quality focused is a must.Have the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.Have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.