Position: Production Associate II
Location: Chestnut Hill, TN
Shift: 8-hour shifts either 2nd or 3rd shift
Salary: $28.16/hour

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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Collaborating closely with other departments and teamsHaving the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situationsPerforming all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policiesMaking incremental process adjustments, monitoring and reporting quality of manufactured productCritical thinking and troubleshooting skills to set up new jobs and operate various palletizers/de-palletizersOperating all production equipment in the departmentMaintaining a safe, clean and organized work areaPerforming all duties as designated by supervisor/managerHelping other departments as needed

We’d Love to Hear From You If:

We expect you to be Sonoco mission-drivenPrevious experience in packing/warehousing is extremely helpfulYou have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasksBeing reliable, having good initiative, being committed and quality-focused is a mustYou must be willing to work outside of regular shift hours including weekends if production or customer demands require itTo succeed in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skillsWorking independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is neededYou will need to be able to lift up to 25 lbs. as neededHaving the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to successYou will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructionsYou will need to be able to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of timeYou will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail

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.