Sonoco · 5 days ago
Inspector Packer - rotating 1st & 2nd shifts
Forest City, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.75/hr - $19.75/hrSonoco is a multi-billion dollar global company specializing in products and packaging since 1899. The Inspector Packer I will be responsible for inspecting and packaging all finished goods while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Basic knowledge and behavioral observation skills to identify safety concerns. Able to detect visual and physical defects in finished products before packaging
Able to maintain production data (scrap cause records, work order detail)
Lifting, walking, stooping, bending, and leg and arm movement
Alert technicians to quality or machine issues
Using manual pallet jacks to move materials occasionally
Be self-motivated individual who can multi-task in a fast-paced production setting
Maintain cleanliness of the area and follow good housekeeping procedures
Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of safety and quality
Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must
You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention
Flexibility to cover OT and weekend work when necessary
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Basic knowledge and behavioral observation skills to identify safety concerns
Able to detect visual and physical defects in finished products before packaging
Able to maintain production data (scrap cause records, work order detail)
Lifting, walking, stooping, bending, and leg and arm movement
Alert technicians to quality or machine issues
Using manual pallet jacks to move materials occasionally
Be self-motivated individual who can multi-task in a fast-paced production setting
Maintain cleanliness of the area and follow good housekeeping procedures
Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of safety and quality
Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused
Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention
Flexibility to cover OT and weekend work when necessary
Able to stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Preferred
History of excellent attendance
Ability to work with various teams
Proven record of success in fast-paced environments
Pride in hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills, 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.
Founded in 1899
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
Precedence Research
2025-11-25
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