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.

Position: Inspector Packer I

Location: Forest City, NC

Rate: $18.71 an hour + $0.44 for shift differential pay

Shift: Rotating 1st & 2nd shifts OR 3rd shift

While reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for inspecting and packaging all finished goods. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in fast-paced environments. He/she must have the ability to work with various teams. The successful candidate for this position takes pride in hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail.

Day to day responsibilities:

• Basic knowledge and behavioral observation skills to identify safety concerns. Able to detect visual and physical defects in finished products before packaging.
• Able to maintain production data (scrap cause records, work order detail)
• Lifting, walking, stooping, bending, and leg and arm movement.
• Alert technicians to quality or machine issues
• Using manual pallet jacks to move materials occasionally.
• Be self-motivated individual who can multi-task in a fast-paced production setting.
• Maintain cleanliness of the area and follow good housekeeping procedures.
• Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of safety and quality.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality
• focused is a must.
• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high
• level of craftsmanship and attention.
• Flexibility to cover OT and weekend work when necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

We care about the health and wellness of you and your family. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security for you and your family

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.