Sonoco · 2 days ago
Production Associate
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$32.50/hr - $33.50/hrSonoco is a global leader in packaging solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. The Production Associate role involves ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while performing various duties related to packaging and inspection of products.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Complies with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for safe performance of the work assignment
Performs duties as required to insure compliance with the plant's quality standards
Stages and maintains packaging materials and follows correct packaging/banding procedures
Conducts inspection of in-process or finished product
Performs clean-up, painting and housekeeping duties
Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts
Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management
Regular and predictable attendance is required between the assigned start and end times of work
Performs duties without posing a direct threat to anyone or to property. Direct threat is defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation
Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations
Communication. Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions
Performs such individual assignments as management may direct
Qualification
Required
Complies with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for safe performance of the work assignment
Performs duties as required to insure compliance with the plant's quality standards
Stages and maintains packaging materials and follows correct packaging/banding procedures
Conducts inspection of in-process or finished product
Performs clean-up, painting and housekeeping duties
Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts
Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management
Regular and predictable attendance is required between the assigned start and end times of work
Performs duties without posing a direct threat to anyone or to property. Direct threat is defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation
Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations
Communication. Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions
Performs such individual assignments as management may direct
Preferred
Machine Operator experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent experience
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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2025 (8)
2024 (5)
2023 (5)
2022 (7)
2021 (2)
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
John Pontrello
Senior Vice President Operations, Metal Packaging
Vicki Arthur
SVP/GM Plastics and Protective Solution businesses
Recent News
Precedence Research
2025-11-25
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