Location: Putnam, CT Position: Quality Technician 1 Shift: 2nd shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm) Rate: $23.65/hr + $2/hr shift differential 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. This position reports directly to Site Quality Manager, and will be responsible for safe, efficient performance, coordinating the quality function and process improvement needs within the plant. What you will be doing: Conduct quality audits which include in-line & off-line AQL inspection/testing for products. During the Incoming, In-Process and Finished Goods parts. Assist in process Qualification studies as deemed necessary. Assist in maintaining customer property. Assist and/or train plant personnel in quality systems (SOPs, WIs & FORMS), Document Control, Quality Checks, Training, etc. Support Receiving processes with incoming inspections as assigned. Incoming COAs review and retention. Generate COCs for Product shipping to external warehouses. Must be able to control nonconforming material. Manage supplier issues (SCARs). Coordinate activities to maintain plant Calibration program UpToDate. Support in preparation for customer and laboratory samples. Other essential duties as assigned. We'd love to hear from you if: Have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent as well as 3-5 years of work experience within the Quality field. Individuals must be a self-starter with a working knowledge of quality systems and audit standards. Must have good verbal and written skills, be computer literate, and possess proven time management and organizational skills along with problem solving and analytical skills. Individuals must be results oriented, organized, and attentive to details. Must possess strong customer service skills with the ability to motivate work force. Flexibility/ability to adapt to change and apply knowledge to a competitive business environment is a must. Experience using Microsoft Programs Excel, Word, Power Point, etc. Experience using measure devices Caliper, Tape measure, Micrometer, Scales, high gauge, etc. 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
