About the position
As a Production Associate at Sonoco, you will play a crucial role in supporting our production operations. This position involves a variety of tasks that are essential to the efficient functioning of our manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining production equipment or machinery, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Your duties will also include preparing, inspecting, and measuring raw materials to ensure they meet our high standards of quality. You will check components for compliance with tolerances or specifications, and may perform finish work as needed. In addition to these responsibilities, you will be expected to troubleshoot basic issues, clear jams, and splice and thread membrane into equipment. As part of your role, you may also provide training or guidance to new production workers, helping them to acclimate to our processes and standards. This position is located in Jackson, TN, a vibrant area known for its shopping, dining, and entertainment options. At Sonoco, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our employees and our community. We are a global leader in packaging solutions, with a rich history dating back to 1899. Our talented workforce is at the heart of our success, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees can thrive and grow. We are looking for individuals who can perform work under general supervision, handle moderately complex issues, and communicate effectively over the public address system. If you have 2 to 4 years of continuous experience operating machines, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and maintain production equipment or machinery.
- Prepare, inspect, and measure raw materials.
- Check components for compliance with tolerances or specifications and perform finish work as needed.
- Troubleshoot basic issues, clear jams, and splice and thread membrane into equipment.
- Provide training or guidance to new production workers.
Requirements
- 2 to 4 continuous years of experience operating machines.
- Ability to perform work under general supervision.
- Effective communication skills, particularly over the public address system.
- Ability to handle moderately complex issues and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
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.
