Location: Hickory, NC
Position: Pouching Assistant
Pay: $18.17/hr + $2/hr shift differential
Shift: This position is currently working 12 hour night shift (7pm - 7am, M-Th)
HOWEVER, the hours will be changing in the near future so candidates must be willing to work 12 hour shifts, 7pm - 7am a 2-2-3 schedule (2 on, 2 off, 3 on) once the change is implemented.

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.

The Pouching Assistant reports directly to the Shift Supervisor.

This position is currently working 12 hour night shift (7pm - 7am, M-Th)
HOWEVER, the hours will be changing in the near future so candidates must be willing to work 12 hour shifts, 7pm - 7am a 2-2-3 schedule (2 on, 2 off, 3 on) once the change is implemented.

What you will be doing:

• Reviews orders to ensure accurate production.
• Verifies sealers are on and in the closed position.
• Maintains rolls of strip and verifies correct placement.
• Completes accurate recording of beginning count and all other pertinent information.
• Verifies order accuracy and works with Set-Up associates to make adjustments.
• Makes minor adjustments: move the eye, adjust the wicket pins and holes, adjust edge guide to correct the lip and print, and other minor adjustments to minimize down time.
• Makes frequent inspections of bags to be certain that they are correct. On orders requiring inspections at designated intervals, performs and properly records all aspects of required inspections on Q. C. sheet.
• Makes and labels boxes showing all needed information (count per box, machine number, and side, etc.).
• Seals boxes as prescribed by the order and places on the conveyor.
• Completes End-of-Order procedure included production sheet.
• Keeps work area clean of debris and discarded plastic. Makes sure all loose pieces of tape, film, and strip are picked up around work area.
• Relays any pertinent information during shift change over.
• Assists with physical inventory as required by Team Leader.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Requires ability to read, write, and measure to within 1/16" and 1 mm.
• Must be able to regularly use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
• Frequently sits at work station working with computer and viewing display.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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.