Production Worker

Location: Stockton, CA
Position: Production Worker
Shift: 2nd - 3:20 pm-1:50 am pm Monday-Thursday *overtime and Saturdays may be required.
Wage: $19.25 hr. +$0.40 for 2nd 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.

While reporting to the Production Supervisor as a Production Worker, you will be responsible for the safe operation of production equipment using standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include providing assistance in various areas of our manufacturing process as directed. Strive to meet plant goals and customer requirements. Safety is the top priority of every employee.

What you’ll be doing:

• General labor and catch product on slitters, slotters & assemblers proficiently to sustain machines running.
• Breaking strips from die cut sheets and stacking strips on carts the same way. Hand assembly and speed will depend on number of strips and specs.
• Stacking product on pallets when coming out of the slitters/slotters to meet machine speed.
• Work in the fulfillment department to meet process flow.
• Glue boxes, insert partitions, pack glass and stack cases.
• Perform tasks as assigned by supervision and other miscellaneous assignments.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Able to read a tape measure and how to use basic tools such as ratchets, impact drills, wrenches, etc.
• Possess analytical skills and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to handle heavy equipment.
• Have experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to stand, stoop, bend, lift and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and maneuver large items up to 50 pounds safely.

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.