Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift - Sonoco Wood Reels

Sonoco Products Company

Last Updated: 9/10/2025 8:43:18 AM

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Current Days Open
13
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$22.48 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$22.48 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
8.5
First Seen
8/29/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$22.48 (Hourly)
10/6/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$22.48 (Hourly)
10/6/2025

Full Job Description

Position: Quality Inspector Location: A820 - Hartselle, AL Pay Rate: $22.48/HR + $1 Shift Diff Shift: 2nd Shift (2p-10p) 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 SPS Coordinator/Quality Manager as a Quality Technician you will be required to use problem-solving techniques in routine job activities and team settings, performs all responsibilities in a manner, which ensures the quality expectations of every customer, both internal and external, are met or exceeded. Through the use of problem-solving techniques in routine job activities and team settings, performs all responsibilities in a manner, which ensures the quality expectations of every customer, both internal and external, are met or exceeded. Measures critical product/process variables, records or reports using appropriate tools and utilizes information to continuously improve. If unable to maintain processes within established limits or meet specifications, is fully authorized to stop the operation and seek assistance. What you will be doing: · Conduct required off-line testing for products. ·Ensure all customer feedback is completed on-time, root cause is identified and implemented. ·Assist in analyzing all customer feedback for trends and continuous improvement. · Involved in corrective action and preventive action process. ·Assist in process capability studies as deemed necessary. ·Assist in maintaining process for document control. ·Document COAs, COCs as required. ·Defines quality concepts and quality processes, including statistical basics, etc.; applies quality tools; interprets information and data; applies team concepts. Wed like to hear from you if: · Ability to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis. · Ability to frequently bend, stand, stoop and grasp. · Quality Experience required (2 years+) ·Must know which measurement and test equipment (M&TE) tools are appropriate for various tasks and how to assess tool accuracy and precision; understands the concept of standards traceability for M&TE. ·Understands and applies basic inspection and testing techniques, including various types of sampling plans. ·Understands and applies various quality audit types and their components, tools, and techniques. ·Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 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. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the worlds best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortunes Worlds Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row. Sonoco Privacy Policy

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