Production Associate I

Position: Production Associate I 
Location: Portland, IN 
Shift: 1st shift 7:00am - 3:30pm with overtime and weekends as needed

Wage: $20.08 per hour

While reporting to the production shift supervisor, you will be responsible for packing products 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Above all Safety is #1 priority
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Having a high regard to 5S
• Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
• Monitor and report on quality of manufactured products.
• Consistently moving product and placing in designated pack outs throughout the shift
• 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 other departments as needed
• Overtime required at times

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• You must have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
• You can easily lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• You have previously held a Forklift Certification and safely operate a forklift.
• 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.
• 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 be 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.