Sonoco · 13 hours ago
Production Worker-1st Shift
Savannah, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.57/hr - $17.57/hrSonoco is a multi-billion dollar global company specializing in packaging solutions. The Production Worker will operate equipment and perform tasks related to the unloading, staging, and loading of materials while adhering to safety regulations.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Must be proficient in the safe and efficient operation of assigned fork truck. This will be required to perform the following duties:
Unloading 53’ (or like) Van Trailers consisting of baled and containerized material
Properly following all Sonoco Safety Rules and regulations
Able to properly weigh, grade, and stage unloaded material. This includes the operation of cameras / smart devices to track non-conforming material
Stack and place pallets in designated area (maybe staged trailer)
Maintain, complete, and turn in all unloading manifests to assigned personnel
Load outbound trailers / export containers with designated material for shipment to consuming mill
Complete trailer / container inspections
Check to unsure all material loaded meets required specifications
Understand and implements required loading patterns to maximize weights while staying within legal limits. This requires an understanding of different bale types and loading patterns
Move and stage material within the plant
Catching and properly stacking bales in designated areas
Dumping of loose materials from Gaylord containers into appropriate bunkers
Other Miscellaneous duties:
Inspect equipment daily for safe operation. Record findings
Perform Daily PM’s in accordance to Sonoco’s Maintenance Excellence standards
Willingly participates in Sonoco Recycling’s 5S standard
Stacking of Pallets
Using tire broom to clean the plants
Use of hand brooms / rakes / etc. to clean around docks or designated areas of the plant or trailers
Picking up debris from the yard or perimeter of the property
Be held accountable for assigned area of the plant
Assist in cleaning conveyor pits, behind baler rams, and around the baler area
Must be proficient in the safe and efficient operation of assigned Skid Steer Loader. This will be required to perform the following duties:
Feeding of loose material onto infeed conveyor for baling
Unloading loose material from various sized Van trailers in a safe and efficient manner
Loading residue into open top containers for take away
Other Miscellaneous duties:
Inspect equipment daily for safe operation. Record findings
Perform Daily PM’s in accordance to Sonoco’s Maintenance Excellence standards
Willingly participates in Sonoco Recycling’s 5S standard
Stacking of Pallets
Qualification
Required
Must be proficient in the safe and efficient operation of assigned fork truck
Unloading 53' (or like) Van Trailers consisting of baled and containerized material
Properly following all Sonoco Safety Rules and regulations
Able to properly weigh, grade, and stage unloaded material
Operation of cameras / smart devices to track non-conforming material
Stack and place pallets in designated area (maybe staged trailer)
Maintain, complete, and turn in all unloading manifests to assigned personnel
Load outbound trailers / export containers with designated material for shipment to consuming mill
Complete trailer / container inspections
Check to ensure all material loaded meets required specifications
Understand and implement required loading patterns to maximize weights while staying within legal limits
Move and stage material within the plant
Catching and properly stacking bales in designated areas
Dumping of loose materials from Gaylord containers into appropriate bunkers
Inspect equipment daily for safe operation. Record findings
Perform Daily PM's in accordance to Sonoco's Maintenance Excellence standards
Willingly participates in Sonoco Recycling's 5S standard
Stacking of Pallets
Using tire broom to clean the plants
Use of hand brooms / rakes / etc. to clean around docks or designated areas of the plant or trailers
Picking up debris from the yard or perimeter of the property
Be held accountable for assigned area of the plant
Assist in cleaning conveyor pits, behind baler rams, and around the baler area
Must be proficient in the safe and efficient operation of assigned Skid Steer Loader
Feeding of loose material onto infeed conveyor for baling
Unloading loose material from various sized Van trailers in a safe and efficient manner
Loading residue into open top containers for take away
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
Company
Sonoco
Sonoco is a manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging.
Founded in 1899
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.83B2025-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $30M
2024-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2016-11-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Vicki Arthur
SVP/GM Plastics and Protective Solution businesses
John Pontrello
Vice President Operations, Consumer - North America
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2025-11-25
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