Production Worker

Position: Production Worker

Location: Akron, IN

Rate: $21.58

Shift: 1st 7am-3pm or 3rd 11pm-7am

Shift Differential (3rd Shift): $0.75

From a small family business to a multi‑billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries.

• Collaborate closely with other departments and teams.
• Think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations.
• Make incremental process adjustments, monitor and report the quality of manufactured product.
• Set up new jobs, train on other lines and in other departments.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Perform all duties as designated by supervisor/manager.
• Perform all duties in support of Sonoco's quality and safety policies.
• Help out other departments as needed.
• Clean and straighten during downtime.
• Must be willing and flexible to work overtime when needed.

• Sonoco mission-driven and eager to contribute.
• At least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• “Get it done” attitude and urgency to resolve problems and tasks.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Previously held a forklift certification and can safely operate a forklift.
• Can work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reliable, with good initiative, committed and quality-focused.
• Effective teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Can perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods of time.
• Can work quickly while maintaining high craftsmanship and attention to detail.

• 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.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Various 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.