Role Overview
Sonoco is hiring a mid-level Assembler. This is a full-time role in Temple. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Location: Temple, GA
Pay Rate: $19.18
Shift: 1st (7:30A-4P)
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 Team Lead, you will be responsible for help keeping the new reel assembly line going in a quick and safe manner. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success.
Responsibilities:
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.
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
Requirements:
Previous experience in warehousing environment is extremely helpful.
You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
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.
You will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
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 repetitious duties, including 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Assembler position at Sonoco?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Sonoco. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Assembler position at Sonoco located?
This position is based in Temple. Sonoco has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Assembler at Sonoco earn?
Sonoco has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Assembler role at Sonoco posted?
This role was posted on July 22, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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