Production Worker- 1st Shift

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.

The Production Worker in the Hand Assembly Department is responsible for breaking and separating die-cut strips and assembling them into partitions according to customer specifications. When hand assembly workload permits, the Production Worker supports machine operations by gathering, stacking, and preparing finished products for shipment. This position emphasizes safe work practices, quality, teamwork, and efficient product handling. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks, but no mechanical skills are required.

What you will be doing:

• Hand Assembly: Break and separate die-cut strips and assemble partitions in accordance with customer specifications.
• Product Handling and Stacking: Catch finished products from slitters, slotters, and assemblers, then stack and prepare them in boxes or on pallets according to production standards.
• Quality Control: Perform visual inspections to ensure products meet quality requirements and maintain accurate counts and orderly material handling.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe material handling practices.
• Physical Requirements: Stand, bend, lift, and move materials throughout the shift while maintaining productivity.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure products are assembled, handled, and packaged accurately to meet customer and company quality standards.
• Task Flexibility: Perform other production-related duties as assigned to support departmental and plant production needs.

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