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.

Position: Finishing Operator II

Location: Hickory, NC

Wage: $22.03

Shift: First shift Hours,7 am-3 pm

While reporting to the shift supervisor you will work in production for our tube and core division and be responsible for working in a quick and safe manner. 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:

• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Being able to work at a fast pace
• Packing a wide variety of products and materials
• Removing product from the line and visually inspecting 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 the palletizing, labeling and warehouse areas of the factory.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You are Sonoco mission driven
• You have previous manufacturing experience and/or training (1 year preferred)
• You read and comprehend standard work instructions, math, and measuring
• You arrive to work on time with a strong attendance record
• You are an individual looking to advance with a high school diploma or GED

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.