New

Manufacturing Trainee

Sonoco Products Company
$24.00/hr
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New York, Chatham
Oct 01, 2025
Position: Manufacturing Trainee Location: Chatham, NY Pay: $24.00/hr Shift: Swing Shift 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. In this position, the candidate is responsible for the safety of himself and fellow employees. Successful candidates will be exposed to all aspects of the manufacturing process What you will be doing: Focus on working safely to support an injury-free environment. Follow Division safety rules and demonstrate leadership in establishing and following Safe Work Procedures. Understand and demonstrate sound mechanical aptitude Be capable of making sound decisions with regards to executing priorities and cost control(scrap and efficiency focus) Be capable of taking on projects and seeing them through to the sustain phase Demonstrate sound troubleshooting skills and technical aptitude in order to conduct systematic analysis of problematic systems. Be responsible for accurate and thorough documentation and data communication What you will bring: Two years experience working in an injection molding facility . 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.