Sonoco · 2 days ago
Production Associate
Tupelo, MS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSonoco is a global leader in packaging solutions, committed to innovation and sustainability. The Production Associate will be responsible for ensuring the high quality and timely shipment of products while maintaining safety and health standards.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
The safety and health of employees take precedence over all duties of this role
Perform trimming work requiring knives or cutters; may assist in assembly
Assemble, pack, seal, prepare and place proper identification and stack finished parts
Remove finished parts from assigned lines and verify quality specifications
Sort, transfer and stack on pallets containers of finished products
We want you to have experience in a manufacturing environment
The ideal candidate will be able to push, pull lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis
You’ll need to be able to frequently bend, stand, stoop and grasp
Qualification
Required
Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success
Proven record of success in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with various teams and be an effective problem solver
Personal hands-on and analytical abilities
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis
Ability to frequently bend, stand, stoop and grasp
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.
Founded in 1899
10001+ employees
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
Precedence Research
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