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Electrical Engineering Supervisor

Columbus, OH · On-site

$118K - $152K/yr

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 ...

Sonoco

Night Shift Supervisor

Columbus, OH · On-site

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 ...

Sonoco

Engineer, Materials & Processes

Columbus, OH

$122K - $137K/yr

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 ...

Sonoco Products Company

Night Shift Supervisor

Columbus, OH · On-site

$93K - $105K/yr

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 ...

Sonoco

Operations- Internship

Memphis, TN · On-site

$5.1K/mo

Sonoco's internship program immerses students in the manufacturing and packaging industries, providing a hands-on experience that fosters both personal and professional growth. Available in ...

Sonoco

$5.1K/mo

Sonoco's Co-op program immerses students in the manufacturing and packaging industries, providing a hands-on experience that fosters both personal and professional growth. Available in approximately ...

Sonoco

$5.1K/mo

Sonoco's internship program immerses students in the manufacturing and packaging industries, providing a hands-on experience that fosters both personal and professional growth. Available in ...

Sonoco

Engineering - Internship

West Chicago, IL

$5.1K/mo

Sonoco's internship program immerses students in the manufacturing and packaging industries, providing a hands-on experience that fosters both personal and professional growth. Available in ...

Sonoco

Operations- Internship

Murfreesboro, TN

$5.1K/mo

Sonoco's internship program immerses students in the manufacturing and packaging industries, providing a hands-on experience that fosters both personal and professional growth. Available in ...

Sonoco

Operations- Emerging Leader Program

Oakdale, CA · On-site

$68K - $71K/yr

Sonoco's EmergingLeaders Program (ELP) is a selective program for professionals starting their career with Sonoco.Offering full-time positions that extend beyond a traditional first job, we give ...

Sonoco

Operations Co-op

Horsham, PA · On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Sonoco's internship program immerses students in the manufacturing and packaging industries, providing a hands-on experience that fosters both personal and professional growth. Available in ...

Sonoco

Operations Co-op

Canton, OH · On-site

$5.1K/mo

Sonoco's Co-op program immerses students in the manufacturing and packaging industries, providing a hands-on experience that fosters both personal and professional growth. Available in approximately ...

Sonoco

Operations- Internship

Oakdale, CA

$5.1K/mo

Sonoco's internship program immerses students in the manufacturing and packaging industries, providing a hands-on experience that fosters both personal and professional growth. Available in ...

Sonoco

Operations- Emerging Leader Program

Jackson, TN · On-site

$68K - $71K/yr

Sonoco's EmergingLeaders Program (ELP) is a selective program for professionals starting their career with Sonoco.Offering full-time positions that extend beyond a traditional first job, we give ...

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Do workers at Sonoco get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
84% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Does Sonoco pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
82% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

At Sonoco, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
42% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Sonoco affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
97% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Sonoco?

Most people get paid time off work.
76% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 74% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 16% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

Do workers at Sonoco worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
81% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.

Do Sonoco workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
71% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it for Sonoco workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
69% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Sonoco?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
88% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do Sonoco managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
76% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.

Do jobs at Sonoco spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Sonoco?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
45% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Is a Sonoco job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
70% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Sonoco good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Sonoco feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Sonoco get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
36% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Sonoco?

Most people feel stressed here.
70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Sonoco enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Sonoco recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Sonoco?

Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Sonoco?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Sonoco’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Sonoco is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
48% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

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What are the most popular job types at Sonoco?

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Infographic showing various job openings at Sonoco in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Operations- Emerging Leaders Program

Sonoco Products Company

Beavercreek, OH • On-site

$68K - $71K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Sonoco rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 106 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 122 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

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.
Sonoco's Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a selective program for professionals starting their career with Sonoco. Offering full-time positions that extend beyond a traditional first job, we give associates hands-on experience, leadership development, coaching, and opportunities to connect with business leaders. The program is designed to help you develop leadership skills, gain technical knowledge, establish strong business skills and understand Sonoco's culture and processes. Throughout the program you can expect to gain a better understanding of your leadership style and contribute to Sonoco through valuable project work.
Your time spent in the ELP will cover specific core development areas as follows (but not limited to):
  • Operational Development - Technical training needed to excel in your role
  • Personal Development - Increasing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and conflict management skills
  • Leadership Development - Learning how to communicate vision, increase engagement, effectively manage change, and establish trust through results and relationships

This specific ELP role will be a part of our Consumer America Division, located in our Alpha/Beavercreek, Ohio facility.
Sonoco is seeking candidates who will help us live our purpose each and every day. Our core belief is that "People Build Businesses, by Doing the Right Thing". To become an Emerging Leader, you must have strong ethics, a passion for innovation, and be willing to go the extra mile.
We are looking for students who:
  • Have or will obtain a Bachelor or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering by December 2026 or May 2027
  • Previous internship experience (preferably in Manufacturing or functional area)
  • Proven leadership experience
  • Desire to work in a Manufacturing environment
  • Technical aptitude
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

The ELP is the start of a career at Sonoco, which can include relocation (immediately or in the future) and new ELP associates are expected to be open to the possibility of relocation.
Although these positions are listed in specific locations, candidates will be matched based on their unique experiences and specific location needs. We ask that Emerging Leader Program candidates remain flexible with their location preferences.
Compensation:
The annual base salary range for Business Non-Technical Degrees is between $68,000 and $71,000
The annual base salary range for Technical/Engineering Degrees is between $77,000 and $85,000
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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About Sonoco

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Sonoco is a $5 billion global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products and packaging supply chain services. When collaborating with our customers, we leverage our deep knowledge of material science, our i6 Innovation ProcessTM, and our industry-leading packaging and services portfolio to create impactful customized solutions that build stronger brands. We produce packaging for many of the world's most recognized brands, in markets such as appliances and electronics, automotive, beverages, confection, construction, converted paperboard, fresh and natural food, frozen and refrigerated food, shaving, home, lawn and garden, medical/pharmaceutical, pet care, powdered beverages, recycling and snacks. Sonoco's operations consist of our global consumer packaging businesses (rigid paper and closures, flexibles and plastics); our display and packaging division (high-impact retail displays and packaging supply chain management); our industrial businesses (tubes and cores, reels and spools, uncoated recycled paperboard and Sonoco Recycling, one of the world's largest recyclers); and our Protective Solutions division (custom-designed protective, temperature-assurance and retail security packaging solutions and highly engineered components). From our headquarters in Hartsville, S.C., and more than 300 operations in 33 countries, we serve customers in 85 nations.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Hartsville, SC, US

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