Quality Technician

Position: Quality Technician I

Location: TEQ 11320

E. Main Street, Huntley, IL 60142

Wage: $22.23 plus $1.25 shift differential

Shift: 2nd shift (3:15 PM – 1:45 AM)

From a small family business to a multi‑billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all 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.

We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

• Reviews, understands, and follows the inspection control plan for manufactured items
• Instructs and advises the Manufacturing staff on the specific requirements of each job
• Coordinates, conducts and records First Piece and In‑Process Inspection and Testing
• Monitors the production process and collects dimensional data
• Maintains all inspection and testing records, coordinates record retention
• Quarantines all non‑conforming products and raw material as per inspection control plan
• Understands and ensures proper packing standards
• Effectively utilizes testing and measuring equipment including scales, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, magna mikes, burst tester, and barcode scanner
• Understands and ensures Minimum Workmanship Requirements
• Understands and uses TEQ terminology
• Inputs SPC data as requested
• Maintains, controls, and prints labels
• Understands and consistently complies with Controlled Environment Procedures

• You have a High school Diploma or equivalent
• You have 6 months previous production line and inspection experience
• You have Quality Assurance experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• You can use Measuring Instruments and Thermoforming manufacturing equipment
• You can continuously lift, reach, stand, push, pull, and walk throughout the day with good vision
• You can pay attention to detail with good written and verbal communication skills
• You have strong math and problem‑solving skills
• You have print reading skills and the ability to properly prioritize activities and projects
• You are comfortable working in heat with controlled production environment

Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

• 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

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits.

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.