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≈ $36k – $81k per year (Estimated)
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First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 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: Hartwell, GA

Position: Set Up Operator

Shift: 2nd- 3:30pm - 12:00am Monday-Friday *overtime and Saturdays may be required. Some training will be on first shift but then moved to second shift.

Wage: $24.11-$26.33 + $0.75 shift premium for 2nd shift ( higher payrate based on yearly performance)

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 Manager, as a Utility Set Up, you will be responsible for the safe operation of production equipment using standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include providing assistance 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:

  • Gather, bundle and stack fiberboard partitions and check glue.
  • Check the quality of products.
  • Empty trash barrels in dumpsters and empty scrap buggies onto the shredder. Trash barrels weigh up to 70 lbs.
  • Make gum bands and repair small parts and other general clean-up as required.
  • Gather strips from conveyor and fill hoppers and keep them filled properly.
  • Gather partitions at the end or side of conveyor, pick up bundles and strap and palletize.
  • If on a conveyor, bundles will be stacked by hopper feeder.
  • Remove bundles from the conveyor at the stacking area and place on pallets. Bundles weigh approximately 8-40 lbs.
  • Operates shredder.
  • Keep are clean and orderly to remain a safe area.

We’d love to hear from you if:

  • Have the ability to count accurately, able to learn quickly and adapt to change and work well in a team environment.
  • Can use various tools including a broom, utility knife, bundler machines, turntable, tape gun, scrap buggies, shredders, air hose and trash barrels.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of or ability to learn safety rules and procedures, and operating policies and procedures.
  • Able to communicate effectively with others.
  • Must be able to maintain good attendance and be reliable and dependable.
  • MUST BE PROFICIENT WITH USING A RULER/TAPE MEASURE

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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