Packer (Temporary)

Company: Sonoco
Location: Exeter
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

• 3 shifts available
• This is a temporary role, there will be some opportunities for direct hire roles but it is not guaranteed.

You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn't changed our tight-knit feel - we've simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all of our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company - it truly is a special place.

While reporting to the production shift supervisor, you will be responsible for packing thermoformed trays in a quick and safe manner. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams

• Being able to work at a fast pace

• Packing a wide variety of products and materials

• Removing product from the line and visually inspecting to assure quality standards

• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area.

• Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager.

• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco's quality and safety policies.

• Helping out in other departments as needed, including but not limited to the palletizing, labeling and warehouse areas of the factory.

This position is in our Plastics plant in beautiful Exeter, California.

• We expect you to be Sonoco mission driven

• We would like for you to have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment (Field work is okay)

• You have to have a "get it done" attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.

• To succeed in this role you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.

• You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.

• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.

• You will need to be able to lift 25 lbs. as needed.

• Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.

• You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.

• You will need to able to perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods of time.

• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Apply today and help us get stronger!

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.

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