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.

While reporting to the Lab Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality expectations of every customer, both internal and external, are met or exceeded. A go-getter attitude and 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 quality defects. We take pride in our organizational skills and attention to detail and are looking to add a like-minded person to the quality team.

What you will be doing:

• Conduct required off-line testing for products to confirm they meet customer specifications.
• Accurately enter quality data into customized data sheets and be able to analyze the data for historic trends.
• Interacting with machine operators to raise awareness related to defects and record corrective actions when appropriate.
• Maintain lab data filing system and physical retention storage.
• Able to work as a team and across departments throughout the plant.
• Assist in analyzing quality metrics, in-house rejections, process capability data, and customer feedback.
• Ensure customer returns are checked in accurately and on time.
• Active involvement in quality activities.
• Active involvement in at least one safety team.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with the management team and plant associates.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed and stand for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
• Rotating shifts are mandatory.
• Overtime required/mandatory.
• Able to work indoors in a manufacturing setting with regular exposure to cold, heat, noise and moving machines/equipment.

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.