Process Technician I (First Shift)
Sonoco · Jefferson, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level process role at Sonoco (packaging) in Jefferson, TX. 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.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Robotics
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 54 live postings that list pay, out of 963 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 19 other live process postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 45%
- SPC 45%
- ✓ Robotics 20%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Team leadership, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Sonoco
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Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Sonoco in Jefferson
2 other open roles at this site.
- Shift Supervisor - 2nd Shift · Manufacturing · Supervisor
- Industrial Maintenance Electrical Technician · Reliability · Technician
Full description from SonocoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
to succeed in their role. These
requirements
include a strong work ethic, which entails being driven, persistent, and giving 100% effort in all tasks. A positive attitude is also crucial, as it helps maintain a productive work environment and fosters good relationships within the team. Emphasizing solutions over complaints is important, as it shows the ability to problem-solve effectively and contribute constructively to the work process. Collaboration and teamwork skills are essential for a Process Tech I, involving the ability to work well with others, engage in interactive communication, and provide and receive feedback constructively. Reliability is another key attribute, encompassing consistent performance, following through on commitments, maintaining excellent attendance, and demonstrating strong time management skills. By embodying these qualities, a Process Tech I can contribute effectively to the team and help achieve collective goal.
Responsibilities
- ◆Ability to keep the team informed
- ◆Demonstrate appropriate follow-up
- ◆Follow the plant escalation process
- ◆Maintain personal accountability
- ◆Know & understand specifications and schedule
- ◆Must understand all required quality checks
- ◆Setup all machines in the area of responsibility
- ◆Completes setups in a reasonable amount of time
- ◆Develop and perform DTM
responsibilities
(Lubrication, inspections, etc.)
- ◆Fill in at the operator level as needed (operator, forklift, etc.)
- ◆Demonstrate the ability to plan ahead
- ◆Utilize ALERE ERP system for production entry and scrap & lumber mgmt
- ◆Utilize SAGE MRP system for physical inventory, production tickets, and specs
- ◆Perform end-of-shift reporting functions (production results, scrap mgmt, etc.)
- ◆Assist maintenance during breakdowns
- ◆Versatile - willing to interact/approach different personality types
- ◆Open to receiving input from supervisor, peers, and team members
- ◆Owner of all shadow boards and tool organization in the area
Requirements
- ✓Must have fundamental technical knowledge of electronic sensors, pneumatics, HMI, mathematics, and optimization of cycle time
- ✓Troubleshooting and fixing machine issues require adequate mechanical skills.
- ✓Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are a must-have.
- ✓Independent work and multitasking capabilities are essential.
- ✓Dependable, proactive, committed, and quality oriented.
- ✓The ability to lift 50 lbs. is required for this position. You should be able to read and comprehend manufacturing instructions.
- ✓Standing for long periods and performing repetitive tasks are part of the job.
- ✓Maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail while working quickly is necessary.
- ✓Excellent attendance is essential for success.
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Position: Process Technician
Location: Jefferson, Texas
Wage: $26.37
Shift: First Shift (6a-2p) with occasional OT
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.
Under the supervision of a Team Lead, the Process Technician I is expected to meet several basic
We'd love to hear from you
- •Associate’s degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, manufacturing technology, or a related field preferred.
- •Experience with Fanuk Robots
- •3+ years of hands-on experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing, assembly, or industrial plant environment.
- •Proficiency with automated control software, reading schematic diagrams, and using hand tools or diagnostic instruments.
- •Strong analytical problem-solving, detail orientation, and clear communication abilities for cross-shift handovers.
- •Ability to stand for long shifts, lift heavy parts, and work in noisy environments with potential shift-work or overtime demands.
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