Quality Technician

Position: Quality Technician I

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Shift: 4 x4 shifts: 6:45pm – 7am

Pay Rate: $28.77

Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899, a global leader in packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We are proud of our portfolio of brands, our sustainability achievements, and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, participating in monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections and investigating accidents as required.
• Supports and follows the SQF (Safe Quality Food) guidelines of the food safety system.
• Follows company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco's Global Code of Conduct.
• Conducts inspections of raw, in-process materials and finished products to meet SMP specifications, including visual and dimensional checks using SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Advises production when inspection results do not meet SMP specifications.
• Follows HFI (Hold For Inspection) procedures.
• Performs record keeping, filing and related duties as required.
• Conducts troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on inspection equipment as required.
• Communicates pertinent information to next shift and leadership.
• Responsible for replenishing supplies and materials required for assigned areas.
• Understands, completes, and maintains environmental and SDS documentation as directed by management.
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to effectively instruct and train other employees.
• Ability to identify and assess defects and/or defective products.
• Basic computer skills for Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. and data entry.

• 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.

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.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value‑added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The company now operates 270 facilities in 40 countries with approximately 22,500 employees, providing solutions that better serve all stakeholders and support a more sustainable future.