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≈ $34k – $76k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Merced)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Sonoco scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Sonoco Products Company is a packaging manufacturer headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina, producing metal cans and aerosol containers, rigid paper containers, industrial tubes and cores, recycled paperboard and protective and specialty plastic packaging. Founded in 1899 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it runs plants and recycling operations in more than 30 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia. It hires machine operators, production and utility workers, maintenance and reliability technicians, safety and QEHS coordinators, engineers, shift supervisors, accountants and commercial analysts, plus engineering and HR interns.
Location: Merced, CA

Position: Production Worker

Shift: 2nd- 3:30pm - 12:00am Monday-Friday *overtime and Saturdays may be required. Training will be on 1st shift for approximately 1 month until moving to 2nd shift.

Wage: $22.96 + $0.40 shift premium for 2nd 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.

Reporting directly to the Shift Supervisor, as a Production Worker, you will be responsible for the safe operation of production equipment using standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include aiding in various areas of our manufacturing process as directed. Strive to meet plant goals and customer requirements. Safety is the top priority of every employee.

What you will be doing:

  • Catch, bundle and stack partitions.
  • Catch strips and feed hoppers properly.
  • Determines bad partitions and separate from quality product.

We’d love to hear from you if:

  • Work safely and follow all safety regulations.
  • Keep an orderly and clean work area.
  • Work well with other employees and have good communication skills.
  • Able to follow verbal instructions.

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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