Production Associate

Now hiring for a Production Associate

Location: Pardeeville, WI

Pay Rate: $22.12 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours:

1st Shift Hours: Monday–Thursday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, Friday 6:30 AM–2:30 PM

2nd Shift Hours: Monday–Thursday, 2:45 PM–11:15 PM, Friday 2:30 PM–10:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Pack parts from presses or warehouse areas into cartons, bundles, or bags according to customer specifications.
• Perform required checks and inspections based on customer requirements, orders, and company procedures.
• Read and understand CQS books and part packouts.
• Follow manufacturing instructions, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Support Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.
• Assist other departments when needed.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of company parts, products, and quality requirements after completing training.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistently meet production expectations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in a packing, warehouse, manufacturing, or production environment is helpful but not required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong sense of urgency and a “get it done” attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work at a continuous, fast-paced activity level.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

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What You Will Do

As a Production Associate you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

• Packing manufactured parts, check them for quality, follow instructions, and keep up with production goals in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience is helpful but not required.

The Production Associate helps keep manufacturing operations running efficiently by supporting production, quality, and material movement throughout the facility. This role requires strong work habits, flexibility, and commitment to workplace safety.

Successful Production Associate professionals understand manufacturing processes, quality standards, and production expectations while maintaining productivity and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Dependability contributes directly to operational excellence.

This career offers meaningful opportunities for individuals who enjoy production environments.