Sonoco is a very diversified company. We have 16 business units and most are looking to hire, including; Rigid Paper & Closures, Global Plastics, Flexibles, Paper, Recycling, Consumer Technology/R&D, Protective Solutions, Tubes & Cores, and more! Whichever business unit you join, you can expect a tailored experience!
Your time spent in the ELP will cover specific core objectives as follows (but not limited to):
- Technical Skills Training - Safety, Quality, Scheduling, Customer satisfaction
- Leadership Training – Supervisory skills, Performance Management, Mentorship
- Business Insights - Accountability, Execution, Risk Taking, Budgeting
- Culture Integration – including Communication, Collaboration and Innovation
Our hope is that in time, you’ll be a business leader! Whether that means you become a Plant Manager, Director of Finance, Supply Chain Leader, Regional Manufacturing Director, etc., the opportunities are endless.
We want employees who can help us live our purpose each and every day. Our core belief is the People Build Businesses, by ‘Doing the Right Thing’. To become a member of the ELP you must have strong ethics, a passion for innovation, and be willing to go the extra mile.
We look for students who:
- Have or will obtain a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Technology or Business by December 2021 or May 2022
- 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
All ELP Associates must be open to relocation (immediately or in the future), and be willing to work rotating or late shifts.
Candidates will be matched based off their unique experiences and the specific location needs. We ask that our Emerging Leader and Interns remain flexible in their location preferences.
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.
Company DescriptionSonoco 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.