Position: Packer
Location: Batavia, IL
Wage:  $18.74
Shift: Monday – Thursday 4:00AM – 2:00PM
with some OT on Fridays

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 Supervisor, the following job description outlines the essential functions of each level of role within the finishing department.  The following lists are not exhaustive, and the employee in each of these roles 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:

Packaging of product to meet all specified requirementsAssure that all nonconforming material is segregated, properly identified, and stacked togetherReport all unidentified non-conformancesSupport Gluers as packer/inspectorPlace stacks of cards into gluer feed table and/or catch glued product and place into casesInteract and communicate with other departments in a positive mannerMaintain a clean and safe work area – responsible for completion of sweep sheets at the end of each shiftAdherence to all Safety and Operational procedures

We’d love to hear from you if:

You have mechanical AptitudeYou have atleast 6 months packing experience preferredYou enjoy handling complex issues and problemsYou have the ability to lift/move heavy objectsYou can place cards into Corrugated Boxes (Approx. 1 to 2 pounds) depending on size of card and stackYou can push at Chest Height 8 – 45 pounds.You can pull at Waist Height 5 – 10 pounds.Reaching /Stretching 20 Inches holding approx. 5lbs.Cases can range from 8lbs to 45lbs depending on size and quantity of product enclosed.You can stand at least 8 Plus hours per day.You can work Inside conditions, extremes of heat (up to 100 degrees in the summer) humidity, noise from production machinery (below 85 DSP).

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.