Q&A With Sonoco Employees
Sonoco believes that people build businesses and we are committed to a diverse community. We proudly welcome unique perspectives and do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We believe at Sonoco that our people should be as diverse as our customers. We speak 18 languages, and our people-first philosophy remains the same. We only seek suppliers who share our beliefs and invest 10% of every dollar in diversity initiatives. People love working here because their ideas are heard and encouraged, regardless of background or level.
How employees describe working at Sonoco
Worked my way up from the bottom. Never had to ask for a raise or promotion. They noticed what i was doing and just rewarded me. I've had a great experience at Sonoco and look forward to many more.
Great Company! I bleed Sonoco blue.
Given the amount of money sonoco makes bases salaries for average workers and benefits are below average
Uma empresa de cultura exemplar, ambiente dedicado a segurança e bem-estar, além de produtividad
Uma empresa muito boa e valoriza o funcionário
What it's like to work at Sonoco
- Sonoco employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
- Employees at Sonoco report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Sonoco have 1 meeting
- 72% of Sonoco employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Sonoco employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 83% of Sonoco employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Sonoco employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 65% of Sonoco employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Sonoco Employees
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What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Sonoco?
That upper management and supervisor's will lie and do whatever is needed to get their way. There is nothing production employees can do about it. Even the whistle blower means nothing to them. They know they win and they do not care about the little guy who comes to work and gets the jobs done.
It's complexity and reach of products.
What makes you the most proud about working at Sonoco?
Was a great job I could pay my own bills had insurance on the right path til slapped in the face fired and upper management lied about why
What do you wish you knew before starting at Sonoco?
Office and management are liers and cheat people out of what is rightfully theirs
How hard is it to get promoted at Sonoco?
Depends on hoe fast people quit. Or who's already in line for that job
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Sonoco?
Right away except for the back ground taking months sometimes . peopple cant wait that long to start working
How often do employees get raises at Sonoco?
Once a year if you call it a raise. Last year was the first good one
How can I get hired at Sonoco as a recent grad?
18 you do not even need to graduate in Chillicothe. They lost everyone and who knows soon maybe not even a drug test.
Does Sonoco drug test or do a background check?
Top Employee Response
Yes and YES.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Sonoco?
You have to be a true collaborator and team player.
What's the office layout like at Sonoco?
Manufacturing operations differ in size. The corporate environment is very conservative in style. We have offices and cubicles. The Sonoco IPS Studio in Hartsville, SC at HQ was recently redone, and is very innovative.
How much diversity is there among employees at Sonoco?
Diversity of thought is a big piece of our culture!






