Packer (Thermoforming)

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.

Hours: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM/ 4 days on - 4 days off

Location: Plant City, FL

While reporting to the Production Shift Supervisor, as a Packer, you will be responsible for packing thermoformed trays quickly and safely. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must 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, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ensuring safety:Following safety guidelines including documentation or inspections and wearing safety gear like gloves and safety glasses.
• We expect you to be Sonoco's mission-driven
• We would like for you to have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse/operations environment (Field work is acceptable)
• You have to have a "get it done" attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality-focused is a must.
• You will need to be able to lift 25 - 50 lbs. as needed.
• Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
• You will need to be able to perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods.
• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

We'd love to hear from you if:

You can fulfill a Day-to-day responsibility including:

* Collaborating closely with other departments and teams

* Being able to work at a fast pace

* Packing a wide variety of products and materials

* Removing products from the line and visually inspecting them to assure quality standards

* Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.

* Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager.

* Performing all duties in support of Sonoco's quality and safety policies.

* Helping in other departments as needed, including but not limited to palletizing, labeling, and warehouse areas of the factory.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must submit to a drug test and background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Why You'll Like Working With US:

We care about YOU through employee development, providing excellent benefits, investing in your future, and valuing diversity and inclusion.

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.