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About this Assembler First Shift role at Sonoco

Sonoco · Onsite · Carrollton, GA, USA
Position: Assembler
Location: Carrollton, GA
Shift: 1st Shift (6a-2p)
Pay Rate: $19.18

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 Team Lead, you will be responsible for help keeping the new reel assembly line going in a quick and safe manner. In this role, you’ll be responsible for assembling wooden reels used for wire, cable, and other industrial applications. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys working with tools and takes pride in building durable, high-quality products.

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble wood reels using hand and power tools according to specifications
  • Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
  • Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
  • Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product. 
  • 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 out other departments as needed

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in warehousing environment is extremely helpful.
  • You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
  • 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.
  • You will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
  • 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 able to perform repetitious duties, including 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.

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

Benefits

  • 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

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.

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How this Assembler salary compares

This role pays $39,894/yrbelow the typical range for Assembler roles.

$38,480 median $46,067 $64,480

Typical range $41,600–$53,040/yr, from 671 comparable Assembler listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Assembler salary insights →

About Sonoco

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. , we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. Sonoco Privacy Policy

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