Position: Production Associate II
Location: Horsham, PA
Wage: $26.42/hr
Shift: : 3rd Shift 11pm-7am (8 hours)
*Must be able to work Nights and Days*
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 directly to the Shift Supervisor, the following job description outlines the essential functions of each level of role within the production department. The following lists are not exhaustive, and the employee in each of these roles is expected to assume any and all duties assigned by management irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in the following.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
- Supports and follows the SQF (Safe Quality Food) guidelines of the food safety system.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, participating in monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
- Follows company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco’s Global Code of Conduct.
- Stages and maintains packaging materials
- Places work order tickets on finished skid
- Feeds raw materials into machinery.
- Performs and assists in maintaining production equipment as required
- Visually inspects materials as they are produced, and notifies mechanic or shift supervisor of any quality defects.
- Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
We’d love to hear from you if:
- Ability to effectively instruct and train other employees.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines while paying attention to detail.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift.
- Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Ability to wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
- Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
- Ability to work in various conditions: hot and cold environments.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
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.
