Summer Helper (1st shift)

at Sonoco Products Company

Record last updated: 7/27/2026 3:13:27 PM

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Current Days Open
91
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$16.96 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$16.96 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
406
First Seen
4/25/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$16.96 (Hourly)
7/27/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$16.96 (Hourly)
7/27/2026

Full Job Description

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: Summer Helper Location: Akron, IN Hourly Wage: $16.96 Position Type: Seasonal Usual Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week Shift/Work days: First 1st shift 7am-3pm (Third Shift possible) and weekends as needed. What Youll Be Doing: Receives work assignments and reports back to supervisor when finished. Assists in moving scrap from machines to storage. Assists in cleanup in the plant. Moves wax, tape, and other small items from storage to machines. Trains on lower level jobs in the plant and substitutes during breaks, etc. Responsible for keeping empty carts in storage lined up and services to machines as needed. Supplements normal winding crews in various jobs when additional crew members are required. Performs other duties such as painting, housekeeping, yard work, re-grad ing, etc. Walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling. Repetitive, intermittent, varied, much fatigue, very active work, good strength, and good eyesight. Wed love to hear from you if: 18 years or older Must be enrolled in college, full-time for this coming fall semester Pre-employment drug screening required. Background check 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 leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the worlds best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of Americas Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. Sonoco Privacy Policy

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