Production Associate I - 2nd shift

Position: Production Associate I Location: Conyers, GA Pay: Starting rate $18.30/hr Plus $1.50 shift differential Shift: 2nd shift 11pm 730am Sunday - Thursday - (overtime possibly on Fridays) 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 Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for Inspecting and packing a variety of products in a quick and safe manner. 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 during the packing process. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail. What You'll Be Doing: Maintain the production line by packing products into required pack out as outlined in the Critical Quality Specifications Perform specific job functions in a fast paced environment and possess/demonstrate the ability to make proper decisions based upon documented Work Instructions/Standard Operating Procedures. Ensure the quality of the products being produced is to customer standard, performing visual inspections of all produced parts. Meet or Exceed production throughput targets Ensure the accuracy of the customer stickers on the boxes and packing requirements are followed according to Work Instructions/Standard Operating Procedures. Maintain the operation of the production equipment in each department safely. Maintain the cleanness of the production area: sweeping, mopping, dusting, etc. Dump all trash containers, remove all unnecessary trash from tables, and ensure orderliness of production area and equipment Assist other inspector/packers as directed by line technicians Active in safety process. Overtime required at times. Wed love to hear from you if: Previous experience in packing/warehousing is extremely helpful You have to have a get it done attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks. To succeed in this role you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed. You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements. Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must. You will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed. Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success. You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions. You will need to able to perform repetitious duties, including standing for long periods of time. You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. No prior manufacturing experience required. 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