Sonoco
Inspector Packer - 12 HOUR NIGHT SHIFT
Sonoco, Hickory, North Carolina, United States, 28601
Location: Hickory, NCPosition: Inspector/PackerRate: $18.17/hr + $2/hr shift diffShift: 12 hour night shift - 7pm - 7am, 2-2-3 schedule
RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE!$2000 after completion of 180 days, paid in 90 day increments.
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 to the Dept. Manager, you will be responsible for performing tasks necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products. 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 be an effective problem solver. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.
What you will be doing"
Inspects and packs bags from assigned machine, insuring they are produced according to order specifications and company and customer quality standards.Proficiently operates all bag machines.Ensures that all Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance requirements are conformed to at all times during bag production.Reviews orders to ensure accurate production.Verifies sealers are on and in the closed position.Maintains rolls of strip and verifies correct placement.Completes accurate recording of beginning count and all other pertinent information.Verifies order accuracy and works with Set-Up associates to make adjustments.Makes minor adjustments: move the eye, adjust the wicket pins and holes, adjust edge guide to correct the lip and print, and other minor adjustments to minimize down time.Makes frequent inspections of bags to be certain that they are correct. On orders requiring inspections at designated intervals, performs and properly records all aspects of required inspections on Q. C. sheet.Makes and labels boxes showing all needed information (count per box, machine number, and side, etc.).Seals boxes as prescribed by the order and places on the conveyor.Completes End-of-Order procedure included production sheet.Keeps work area clean of debris and discarded plastic. Makes sure all loose pieces of tape, film, and strip are picked up around work area.Relays any pertinent information during shift change over.Assists with physical inventory as required by Team Leader.We'd love to hear from you if:
We prefer you to have experience in an industrial environment (manufacturing or distribution). You will need to be comfortable working in a converting environment where varying temperatures, noise, within established OSHA guidelinesYou will need to have basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure or rulerYou will need to be able to read and interpret work ordersAt 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.
RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE!$2000 after completion of 180 days, paid in 90 day increments.
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 to the Dept. Manager, you will be responsible for performing tasks necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products. 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 be an effective problem solver. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.
What you will be doing"
Inspects and packs bags from assigned machine, insuring they are produced according to order specifications and company and customer quality standards.Proficiently operates all bag machines.Ensures that all Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance requirements are conformed to at all times during bag production.Reviews orders to ensure accurate production.Verifies sealers are on and in the closed position.Maintains rolls of strip and verifies correct placement.Completes accurate recording of beginning count and all other pertinent information.Verifies order accuracy and works with Set-Up associates to make adjustments.Makes minor adjustments: move the eye, adjust the wicket pins and holes, adjust edge guide to correct the lip and print, and other minor adjustments to minimize down time.Makes frequent inspections of bags to be certain that they are correct. On orders requiring inspections at designated intervals, performs and properly records all aspects of required inspections on Q. C. sheet.Makes and labels boxes showing all needed information (count per box, machine number, and side, etc.).Seals boxes as prescribed by the order and places on the conveyor.Completes End-of-Order procedure included production sheet.Keeps work area clean of debris and discarded plastic. Makes sure all loose pieces of tape, film, and strip are picked up around work area.Relays any pertinent information during shift change over.Assists with physical inventory as required by Team Leader.We'd love to hear from you if:
We prefer you to have experience in an industrial environment (manufacturing or distribution). You will need to be comfortable working in a converting environment where varying temperatures, noise, within established OSHA guidelinesYou will need to have basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure or rulerYou will need to be able to read and interpret work ordersAt 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.