Production Worker

Sonoco Industrial Plastics, LLC

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Hartsville, SC, US Until 8/31/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 2, 2026 Last posted July 2, 2026
Job description
Location: Hartsville Converting Operations, Hartsville, SC

Position: Production Worker

Rate: $22.43/hr + potential monthly bonus

Shift: Rotating 1st & 2nd shift (7:00 am - 3:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm)

OT may be required

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.

The Hartsville Converting Operations has an opening for a Production Worker.  This position will be under the general direction of the Winding and/or Finishing Shift Supervisor. 

What you will be doing:

  • responsible for safely and efficiently assisting machine tenders or others with the physical requirements of the assigned operations
  • require operating small hand-type or less complicated equipment
  • removing tubes from overhead dryer chain conveyor
  • loading tubes on trucks and labeling them properly
  • placing scrap on carts to be hauled away
  • inspection and packing tubes
  • other essential duties as assigned

We'd love to hear from you if:

  • have a very good record in the areas of safety, work history, attendance and housekeeping
  • Able to work o/t, weekends, and holidays
  • Have a history of labor intensive work experience
  • Fork truck experience preferred

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.

About this role

Summary

Assist machine tenders with physical tasks, operate small equipment, inspect and pack tubes

Job title

Production Worker

Experience level

labor intensive work

Industry

packaging

Location requirements

Hartsville, SC, USA; on-site with optional overtime

Salary

Rate: $22.43/hr + potential monthly bonus

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

safetywork historyattendancehousekeepingfork truck

Preferred skills

fork truck experience

Specializations

equipment operationinspectionpackinglabeling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hartsville, SC 29550, USA

On-site City