Location: Plant City,FL, USA
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: Packer (Manufacturing)
Hours: 6:45pm-7:00am 4 days on/4 days off
Pay Rate: $15.18/hr. plus .50 shift differential
Location: Plant City, FL
You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn't changed our tight-knit feel - we've simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all of our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company - it truly is a special place.
While reporting to the production shift supervisor, you will be responsible for packing thermoformed trays 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.
Day to day responsibilities include:
* 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 out in other departments as needed, including but not limited to the palletizing, labeling and warehouse areas of the factory.
This position is in our Plastics plant in Plant City, FL. We are manufacturing trays to protect your fresh food products. Learn more by visiting this site (
* We expect you to be Sonoco 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 - 50lbs. as needed.
* Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
* 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.
Apply today and help us get stronger!
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
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.