Production Associate I - 1St Shift

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 associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company – it truly is a special place.

New employees who join our company as Production Associate I will start through a 90-day temp to direct hire process. Starting out, employment will be through a staffing agency and after a successful 90-day performance review, employees will be considered for conversion to a full-time Sonoco employee.

Production Associate I – Temp to Hire

Reports to: Team Leader

Sonoco Full-time Pay Rate: $16.96/hr.

• Openings available for 1st shift (7 am – 3:30 pm; Regular OT).

This position is located at our facility located at 1609 US Hwy 59 South, Jefferson, TX 75657 where wood reels are manufactured.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• You will need to have the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations.
• 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.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Helping other departments as needed.
• You will lift at least 50 pounds and stand for at least 8 hours.
• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.
• Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager.
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product.

Product produced can be viewed at https://www.sonoco.com/product/wood-reels.

Apply today and help us get stronger! If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted for next steps.

We care about the health and wellness of you and your family. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security for you and your family once hired as an official Sonoco employee.

Sonoco is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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.