High School Co-op - Sonoco Reels and Plugs Tiger Launch-3

Sonoco

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Hartselle, Alabama

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Responsibilities

Support reel assembly and plug packaging operations at the Tiger Launch site. Gain hands-on experience in manufacturing, safety rules, and quality standards.

Qualifications

You are a current high school student, at least 16 years old, capable of standing and lifting continuously, and able to work 20 hours per week. This co-op provides an opportunity to gain manufacturing experience, learn about safety and quality standards, and understand continuous improvement concepts.

Must Have Skills for ATS

5S

Focused Improvement

Job Description

Position: High School Student Co-Op
Location: Tiger Launch, Hartselle, AL
Shift: day or afternoon
Pay Rate: $16.78 /HR

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.

  • We are looking to add High School Co-op Students to work at the Tiger Launch Site in Hartselle, supporting Reel Assembly and Plug Packaging. 
  • Must be at least 16 years of age at time of joining the team.
  • We work with students attending Hartselle, Brewer, Danville, Falkville, Decatur, Austin, and West Point.  We are open to working with students from other schools also.

Requirements:

  • Must be a current High School Student
  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Able to work 20 Hours a week
  • Capable of Standing and Lifting continuously throughout shift

Benefits of  School Time Co-op:

  • Pay Rate is $15.43/hr (eff. 5/29/2023) plus $1.00/hr Weekly Perfect Attendance Bonus
  • Gain real manufacturing work experience
  • Gain experience working within teams
  • Learn safety rules within manufacturing
  • Learn quality standards within manufacturing
  • Learn continuous improvement concepts like 5S and Focused Improvement
  • Could potentially turn into full time position after graduation.

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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.

Sonoco

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and paper consumer and industrial packaging. The Company had net sales of $7.5 billion from continuing operations in 2025 and has approximately 22,000 employees working in 265 operations in 37 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune in 2026 as well as one of America’s Most Admired and Responsible Companies by Fortune and Newsweek and by USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders. For more information on the Company, visit our website at www.sonoco.com. Our integrated packaging solutions help define brand personalities, create unique customer experiences and enhance the quality of products and the quality of life for people around the world. It’s all in the service of our purpose: Better Packaging. Better Life. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities. Sonoco was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row. Learn more at Sonoco.com.
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