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.

You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture.   Global success hasn’t changed our tight-knit feel – we’ve simply grown into a larger, more diverse family.   We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all of our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company – it truly is a special place.

Sonoco is committed to seeing its employees grow and flourish. Your career path can take many turns and you can be challenged in many different capacities as well as geographic locations right here within Sonoco.

The Manufacturing Support Associate plays a crucial role in supporting the overall manufacturing operations by providing assistance and support across various production areas including quality and safety. This position involves performing a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the manufacturing processes. The primary focus of the Manufacturing Support Associate is to maintain a safe and organized manufacturing environment, operate equipment, and assist in material handling and quality checks.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain Safety Standards: Support leadership in promoting and enhancing safety efforts across all aspects of the manufacturing operation. Follow all safety protocols and guidelines, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and identifying potential safety hazards or issues.
• Equipment operation: Operate machinery, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment required for material handling or general manufacturing processes.
• Material handling: Assist in loading and unloading raw materials, finished products, and supplies, ensuring accurate inventory control and proper storage.
• Quality control support: Collaborate with quality control personnel to perform routine checks, inspections, and basic tests to ensure product quality and adherence to specifications.
• Inventory management: Assist in inventory counts, stock replenishment, and recording accurate inventory data using computer systems or manual processes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records and documentation related to production activities, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
• Troubleshooting: Assist in identifying and resolving minor equipment malfunctions or operational issues, reporting larger problems to maintenance or engineering teams.
• Continuous improvement: Actively participate in process improvement initiatives, suggesting ideas and implementing changes to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.

We’d love to hear from you if: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic machinery operation and material handling techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Good physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks that involve lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and record-keeping.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)  
• 3+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience  

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.