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Sonoco

Production Worker

Sonoco, Newport, Tennessee, United States, 37821


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.

Position: Production Worker

Location: Newport, TN

Rate: starting at $20.36/hr

Shift: Swing -1st and 2nd shift) and 3rd shift

**MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NEEDED**

While reporting to the Supervisor, as the Production Worker for our swing (1st and 2nd shift) and 3rd shift, you will be responsible for collaborating and contributing to the production environment within our manufacturing operations. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture.

What You'll Be Doing:

Collaborating closely with departments and plant teams to complete basic manufacturingPacks product into boxes retrieves product from equipment and operates machineryMaking incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured productsCritical thinking and troubleshooting skills to set up new production jobsMaintain a safe, clean, and organized work areaAssists other departments as neededThis position is located at our tubes and cores manufacturing facility in Newport, TN.

We'd love to hear from you if:

You have previous manufacturing experience and/or trainingRead and comprehend standard work instructions, math and measuringArrive to work on time with a strong attendance recordAn individual looking to advance with a high school diploma or GEDWhy You'll Like Working With US:

We care about YOU through employee development, providing excellent benefits, investing in your future and valuing diversity and inclusion.

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.