Production Packer - Sonoco

Position: Production Packer
Location: Winchester, KY
Pay Rate: $17.64 ($1.00 shift differential for night shift)
Shift: 12 hour rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am OR 7am-7:30pm)

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 Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for operating all production equipment in a safe manner. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You will have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail.

This position is in our Plastics facility in beautiful Winchester, KY.

What you'll be doing:

• Work safely while following all Plant safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Set up, operate and maintain all production equipment to ensure quality standards and budgeted production rates are met or exceeded
• Capable of adjusting the equipment (speeds, pressures, temperatures, etc.) to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded
• Maintain superior housekeeping and 5S in your work space
• Timely and accurate completion of all required quality checks

• Ensure that quality expectations are met or exceeded and notify line lead or supervisor when product fails to meet standards
• Record and maintain production data such as meter readings and quantities, types and dimensions of materials produced
• Any other task assigned by your line lead, supervisor or other members of management.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• 2 years of industrial warehouse/ manufacturing experience.
• Excels in a team environment and strong ability to work with others to achieve business goals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while multitasking.
• Steel toe shoes required.
• Ability to read, write, and perform math skills.
• Sense of urgency and responsibility.
• Understanding of manufacturing and quality control.

We care about the health and wellness of you and your family.  That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security for you and your family. 

Apply today and help us get stronger!

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.