Position: Packer
Location: Dekalb, IL
Wage: $18.17/hr plus shift premium at $1.25
Shift: 2nd shift 4:15pm - 2:45am

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 directly to the shift lead, the following job responsibilities outlines the essential functions of the role within the Thermoforming department. The following lists are not exhaustive, and the employee in this role is expected to assume any and all duties assigned by management irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in the following.What You’ll Be Doing:Verify job order to determine the correct number and size of corrugated is needed for the production run as well as verify all necessary required materials is staged for packingEnsure reclaim cart is positioned and marked according to reclaim guidelines during run.Able to visually identify defects to ensure good quality.Pack finished goods according to customer specifications.Set scales to indicate first full box and monitor during production to make sure the weights do not fluctuate.Label and seal boxes and place on a pallet.Ensure all documentation is accurately and timely reported.Ensure that proper guarding is in place on all machines for a safe working environment.Rotate and replace reclaim carts, pallets, and finished goods as needed during process.Able to remove scrap from machine and place in designated reclaim cart.Monitors reclaim quality according to reclaim proceduresParticipate in daily housekeeping duties keep area around machine free of debris​We’d love to hear from you if:You can speak, read, and write EnglishYou have prior experience in Packing work preferredYou can follow written and oral directionsYou an operator a pallet jackYou are dependable and reliable

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.