Production Associate

Position:

Production Associate Location:

Henderson, KY Wage:

$28.51/hr

Shift:

Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift 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 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:

Fills a variety of roles on the production line as needed Sets up, operates, and maintains production equipment or machinery Prepares, inspects, or measures raw materials Checks components for compliance with tolerances or specifications; may perform finish work Packages, stores, and ships completed goods May provide training or guidance to new production workers We'd love to hear from you if: Performs work under general supervision. Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group Typically requires a high school diploma and 2 to 4 years of experience Ability to work as part of a team Technical expertise Detail oriented Ability to meet deadlines Attentiveness Ability to understand and follow directions Ability to lift/move heavy objects Manual dexterity 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 options 401(k) retirement plan with company match Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance Tuition 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.