Entry-Level Production at Sonderen Packaging, Inc in Spokane, WA

Interested in manufacturing but not sure where to start? We'd love to hear from you!

Whether you have previous manufacturing experience or are looking to learn something new, we encourage you to apply!

We're always interested in connecting with dependable, motivated individuals who may be a good fit for our production team.

Who We Are

Sonderen Packaging is a third-generation, family-owned folding carton manufacturer with a reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

Why Join Sonderen?

At Sonderen Packaging, we work hard, support one another and celebrate our successes together. Whether it's recognizing achievements, giving back to our community, or sharing a laugh on the production floor, we've built a culture where people enjoy coming to work.

If you're looking for a company that values your contributions and takes pride in doing things the right way, apply today for consideration to be a part of our team!

What We Offer

• $500 Sign-On Bonus (if eligible)
• Quarterly Performance Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match (eligible after 6 months; immediately vested)
• Four health insurance plan options, each including vision coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Employer-paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays

About This Opportunity
This is a general application for current and future entry-level production opportunities at Sonderen Packaging. We may not have an immediate opening, but we use this applicant pool to identify potential candidates as positions become available.

Depending on current openings, your background, experience, and interests, we may contact you about opportunities in areas such as:

• Packing and inspecting finished cartons
• Feeding materials into production equipment
• Assisting with the setup and operation of production machinery
• Operating machinery
• Other general production, warehouse, and material handling support

Specific duties, qualifications, shifts, and pay will vary depending on the position and operational needs.

SCHEDULES

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK THE FULL SCHEDULE FOR THE SPECIFIC SHIFT FOR POSITION OPENINGS AS DESCRIBED BELOW:

DAY SHIFT: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
SWING SHIFT: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 2:00 PM TO 10:00 PM
GRAVEYARD: GENERALLY ARE SUNDAY - THURSDAY, 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A FEW ROLES, AS DESCRIBED BELOW

GRAVEYARD FOR SELECT ROLES ARE MONDAY - THURSDAY, 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Must be available to work overtime when required.

While we value and understand the importance of having work/life balance and truly do work hard to keep work with the regularly schedule shift days and times, from time-to-time operational needs require employees to work overtime.
This may include coming in early, working later, or working an occasional weekend.

• STARTING PAY FOR MOST PRODUCTION ROLES IS $17.50/HR. BASE RATE

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS INCLUDE: AN ADDITIONAL $1.00/HR. AS A SWING SHIFT EMPLOYEE
OR
$1.50/HR AS A GRAVEYARD SHIFT EMPLOYEE

What We're Looking For

You don't need to know how to operate manufacturing equipment to get started! While previous manufacturing or warehouse experience is helpful, many of our positions offer opportunities to learn on the job.

We're looking for people who:

• Have a positive attitude and are willing to learn new skills.
• Are dependable, punctual, and take pride in their work.
• Can follow instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Pay attention to detail and understand the importance of quality.
• Work well with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Are comfortable working in an active, hands-on production setting.
• Are willing to learn new tasks and adapt to changing production needs.

General Physical Requirements
Our production positions involve hands-on work in a manufacturing environment. Depending on the position, physical requirements may include:

• Standing and walking for throughout most of an assigned shift.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for handling, sorting, packing, and inspecting products.
• Repetitive movements, including reaching, bending, twisting, and grasping.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials and products, with weight requirements varying by position.
• Working around production machinery, moving equipment, and typical manufacturing noise.
• Maintaining attention to detail and following safety procedures in a fast-paced production environment.

Specific physical requirements will be discussed for each position under consideration. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Any essential function or requirement of a position will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Please Note: This is an ongoing recruitment opportunity intended to build a pool of potential candidates for current and future production openings. Submitting an application does not guarantee that a position is currently available or that you will be contacted for an interview. Applications will be reviewed based on available opportunities and the qualifications and requirements of each position.

If your experience and qualifications appear to align with an available position, our team may reach out to discuss next steps.

We look forward to learning more about you!