Position: Quality Tech I for VIP Line
Location: Portland, IN
Pay: $20.44 hourly
Shift:  1st shift; 7am-3:30pm

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.

You’ll be reporting to the production shift supervisor. They will be responsible for the first piece sign off and would be heavily involved with measuring, weighing, quarantining suspect product, and assisting with any dry down studies that would be needed.  They would be doing line walks to ensure that gauge sheets, production paperwork, etc. are filled out fully and properly using GMP.  In addition, they would be using the computer to print labels, work in excel, email communications, etc.  They also help the supervisor with end of shift Oracle production cut off to ensure that all product made on a shift has been properly scanned and entered into inventory. 

Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment.  You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line.  You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

We are looking for detail-oriented individuals with prior manufacturing experience.

Day to day responsibilities include:

Above all Safety is #1 priorityCollaborating closely with other departments and teamsHaving a high regard to 5SHaving the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situationsMonitor and report quality of manufactured product. Consistently moving product and placing in designated pack outs throughout the shiftMaintaining a safe, clean and organized work areaPerforming all duties as designated by supervisor/managerPerforming all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policiesHelping out other departments as needed

 

We expect you to be Sonoco mission drivenManufacturing experience preferredYou have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasksTo succeed in this role you will need excellent written and verbal communication skillsWorking independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is neededBeing reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a mustYou will need to be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 49 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 able to perform repetitive duties, including standing for long periods of time and bending, stooping & graspingYou will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of 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.