Is Sonoco (SC) a good company to work for as a Machine Operator?

Machine Operator professionals working at Sonoco (SC) have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 39 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Sonoco (SC) employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Machine Operator Jobs at Sonoco (SC) now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Machine Operator interview questions at Sonoco (SC) .

Does Sonoco (SC) pay Machine Operator employees well?

Machine Operator professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Sonoco (SC) with 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 39 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.1% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Machine Operator salaries at Sonoco (SC).

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sonoco (SC)?

Machine Operator (40) , Production Supervisor (19) , Manager (15) , Inspector/Packer (13) , Maintenance Technician (13) , Packer (13) , Account Manager (12) , Intern (11) , Production (11) , Customer Service Representative (9) , Plant Manager (9) , Press Operator (9) , Production Worker (9) , Quality Manager (9) , Supervisor (9)

What are the pros of working at Sonoco (SC) according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was good and loved the companies I dealt with providing services and products." ((in 105 reviews)); "Benefits are good and over all a good company to work for." ((in 93 reviews)); "Great People and Professional Atmosphere" ((in 82 reviews)); "As a company they invest in their people; they have created a great culture of developing leaders." ((in 36 reviews)); "+ Good salary" ((in 23 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sonoco (SC) according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management and not enough work/life" ((in 41 reviews)); "The long hours and what feels like non" ((in 22 reviews)); "No work/life balance" ((in 19 reviews)); "lack of Interest from the upper management whn it comes to people that makes them the huge windfall they get we are people nt just a number on a piece of paper" ((in 14 reviews)); "Matrix structure can be very frustrating when trying to satisfy 2 managers with competing objectives." ((in 11 reviews))

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Sonoco (SC) Machine Operator reviews

3.9

56% would recommend to a friend

(39 total reviews)

R. Howard Coker

83% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Work/Life balance

Machine Operator employees have rated Sonoco (SC) with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 39 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Machine Operator professionals have a good working experience there. Sonoco (SC) is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Machine Operator professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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39 reviews

3.0

Jan 21, 2025

Was ok at first

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Was a good place to work until management changes

Cons

Management was horrible at times

5.0

Nov 12, 2024

Good pay, safety first

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Paid well, profit sharing, incentive pay, safety is #1

Cons

Continental shifts, can be smelly, benifits are ok

4.0

Sep 9, 2024

Solid Job with Stability, but Limited Growth Opportunities

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The job is steady, with consistent hours and overtime available, which is great for those looking to maximize their pay. The coworkers are generally friendly, and there’s a good sense of teamwork on the floor. The company also provides adequate safety training and ensures that equipment is well-maintained, which makes the job feel secure.

Cons

There’s very little opportunity for advancement. You basically stay in the same role unless someone leaves, and even then, promotions are rare. The work can be physically demanding, with long hours of standing.

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