Location: Portland,IN, USA
Position: Inspector/Packer
Location: Portland, IN
Pay: $14.94 and progresses to $16.49 within 6 months + Shift Differential
Shift Differential: +$1.50 per hour for 2nd shift & +$1.00 per hour for 3rd shift)
***Shift: Second or Third ONLY***
While reporting to the production shift supervisor, you will be responsible for packing products 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 youll be doing:**
* Above all Safety is the #1 priority
* Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
* Having high regard for 5S
* Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
* Monitor and report the quality of the manufactured products.
* Consistently moving product and placing in designated pack-outs throughout the shift
* Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area
* Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager
* Performing all duties in support of Sonocos quality and safety policies
* Helping out other departments as needed
**Wed love to hear from you if:**
* You are Sonoco mission-driven.
* You have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
* You have to have a get it done attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
* You can easily lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
* You have previously held a Forklift Certification and safely operate a forklift.
* 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.
* Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
* You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
* You will need to able to perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods of time.
* You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
**Why youll 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.
locationPortland, IN, USAFounded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the worlds best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of *Better Packaging. Better Life*. The Company was listed as one of Fortunes Worlds Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.