Sonoco · 3 weeks ago
Quality Technician I (1st shift)
Gastonia, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.58/hr - $21.58/hr
1+ years expSonoco is a global leader in packaging solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. The Quality Technician I will be responsible for ensuring quality expectations are met by conducting testing, analyzing customer feedback, and assisting in quality improvement processes.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Conducting required off-line testing for products
Ensuring all customer feedbacks are completed on-time, root cause is identified and implemented
Assisting in analyzing all customer feedbacks for trends and continuous improvement
Involved in corrective action and preventive action process
Assisting in process capability studies as deemed necessary
Assisting and/or train plant personnel in GIQ quality system
Assisting in maintaining customer property
Assisting in maintaining process for document control
Documenting COA’s, COC’s as required
Defining quality concepts and quality processes, including statistical basics, etc.; applies quality tools; interprets information and data; applies team concepts
Understanding and applying basic inspection and testing techniques, including various types of sampling plans
Understanding and applying various quality audit types and their components, tools, and techniques
Qualification
Required
Must be willing and flexible to work overtime when needed
At least one year experience in quality in a manufacturing environment
Previous experience with Calibration of test equipment, operation of test equipment, and root cause/corrective action skills
A 'get it done' attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously
A working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements
Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed
Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time
Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail
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
Company
Sonoco
Sonoco is a manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.83B2025-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $30M
2024-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2016-11-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Vicki Arthur
SVP/GM Plastics and Protective Solution businesses
John Pontrello
Vice President Operations, Consumer - North America
Recent News
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2025-11-25
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