Position: Production Associate I
Location: Portland, IN
Shift: 2nd shift M-F 3:00pm to 11:30pm with weekends and overtime as needed.
Wage: $20.08 per hour + $2.00 shift differential
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:
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Above all Safety is #1 priority
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Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
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Having a high regard to 5S
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Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
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Monitor and report on quality of manufactured products.
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Consistently moving product and placing in designated pack outs throughout the shift
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Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area
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Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager
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Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies
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Helping other departments as needed
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Overtime required at times
We’d love to hear from you if:
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You have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
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You must have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
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You can easily lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
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You have previously held a Forklift Certification and safely operate a forklift.
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Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
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You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
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Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.
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Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
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You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
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You will need to be able to perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods of time.
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You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
