EPIC Apprenticeship Program, Plug Plant

Position: EPIC Apprenticeship Program

Location: Plug Plant, Hartselle, AL

Pay Rate: $24.65 /HR

Shift: 1st Shift, M,W,F

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.

EPIC Apprenticeship Program

The Sonoco Apprenticeship Program partnered with Calhoun Community College will give you hands-on career experience in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You’ll gain exposure to senior leadership as well as mentors who are passionate about their work and want to help develop you into a future leader of this great company. Our goal is to provide you with valuable work experience in a fun atmosphere where you can learn and grow. We have positions available in several areas of the business including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain/Operations, Quality Control, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Sales, Environmental Health & Safety, Purchasing and more!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Gain exposure to various areas of our business through rotational assignments
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to projects
• Conduct presentations and lead discussions
• Network with leaders throughout the organization
• Learn about Sonoco's culture, history, products, and services
• Complete individual projects that support the business
  
  

We’re looking for someone who can do it all – detail oriented, hands on, excellent communicator, analytical thinker, self-motivated, eager to learn new skills, willing to ask questions, works well in teams and independently, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and has good time management skills. If you are ready to take initiative and make an impact, we’d like to talk to you!

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited university or college pursuing a degree in Process Technology
• Available to work part-time in between class days
• U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrates teamwork, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Computer proficiency required (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Able to use relevant computer programs to analyze data and create documents
  
  

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.