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Production Worker

Sonoco · Neenah, WI · Full time

Posted May 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You will work in production for tube and core. Have you done production or factory work before?

What they are checking: Whether they know what a production job feels like day to day and are likely to stay.

Tell me about your attendance at your last job.

What they are checking: Whether they show up reliably, which the posting calls crucial to the team's success.

Tell me about a time you worked with a team to hit a goal.

What they are checking: Whether they cooperate well with different coworkers and pull their share.

How do you stay focused on repetitive work over an eight-hour shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep quality steady late in the shift when attention usually drops.

What do you take pride in when it comes to your work?

What they are checking: Whether they care about doing quality work, which the posting asks for directly.

What would you do

What does it look like to work quickly but still safely?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that speed never outranks safety, which the posting stresses.

We have second and third shift openings and overtime when needed. Which shift works for you and why?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to a shift and flexible overtime without attendance problems.

What would you do if you were not sure how to do something your supervisor asked?

What they are checking: Whether they ask questions rather than guess, which prevents injuries and scrap.

A coworker is skipping safety steps to go faster. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they would speak up or tell a supervisor instead of ignoring a hazard.

About the work

How would you spot a defect on a tube or core coming down the packing line?

What they are checking: Whether they have the eye for detail the job asks for and know to check product closely.

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The full job description

As published by Sonoco.

Position: Production Worker Location: Neenah, WI Pay: $25.33/hr Available Shifts: 2nd 2:45pm- 10:45 pm (shift differential $0.26) Monday-Friday 3rd 10:45pm - 6:45 am (shift differential $0.40) Sunday- Thursday *Must be willing and flexible to work overtime when needed.* ***$500 sign on bonus to be paid after 90 days*** 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. While reporting to the shift supervisor you will work in production for our tube and core division and be responsible for working in a quick and safe manner. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail. What you’ll be doing: • Collaborating closely with other departments and teams • Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations • Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product • Learn to set up new jobs, train on other lines and in other departments • Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area • Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager • Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies • Helping out other departments as needed • Downtime is cleaning and straightening time We’d love to hear from you if: • You are Sonoco mission driven. • You have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment. • You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks. • You can easily lift up to 50 lbs. as needed. • You have previously held a Forklift Certification and safely operate a forklift. • Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed. • You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements. • Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must. • Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success. • You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions. • You will need to able to perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods of time. • You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. 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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