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.
Position: Lab Technician Location: Hartsville, SC Shift: 1st (7am – 3:30pm, Monday - Friday ) While reporting to the Physical Testing Lab Supervisor, you will accept the responsibility for overall completion of routine paper/tube testing, analytical testing and assignments of substantial variety and complexity. You must be able to work safely and effectively, demonstrate good housekeeping skills and able to lift and move large numbers of samples, in production and lab environments.
What You'll Be Doing: Utilizing machinery and equipment to include: Computers, Instrons, Radial Crush Tester, Dynamic Load Tester, TIR Tester, pH meter, Oven, Tape Measure, Moisture Meter, Balances, Weights, Various Types of Saws, Height Gages, Micrometers, Calipers, Pi-Tape and various Paper Testing Machines. Must be able to work safely and effectively, demonstrate good housekeeping skills and able to lift and move large numbers of samples, in production and lab environments. Operate with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Must be multi-task oriented and be able to work under time and budget restraints Must be able to quickly understand the concepts behind various paper and tube physical and chemical tests and be able to set-up and conduct those tests, analyze results, draw conclusions, and make reports. Utilize with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and other databases for documentation This position will be at our Hartsville, SC physical testing lab.
We'd love to hear from you if: At a minimum HS diploma, Associate degree or 4-year undergraduate degree in a technical field is desirable 6 months manufacturing or quality experience, preferably within Sonoco. Walking, standing or sitting for long periods of time, able to lift up to 40 lbs Computer literate, analytical, detail oriented, strong communicator, customer focused, team player and self-motivated. 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.
