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EPIC Apprenticeship Program, Plug Plant

CompanySonoco
LocationHartselle
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Participate in rotational assignments across various business areas to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing facilities. Complete individual projects, lead discussions, and network with senior leadership to develop professional growth.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
10700
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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.
About the Role
Position: EPIC Apprenticeship Program
Location: Plug Plant, Hartselle, AL
Pay Rate: $24.65 /HR
Shift: 1st Shift, M,W,F

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.

EPIC Apprenticeship Program


The Sonoco Apprenticeship Program partnered with Calhoun Community College will give you hands-on career experience in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You’ll gain exposure to senior leadership as well as mentors who are passionate about their work and want to help develop you into a future leader of this great company. Our goal is to provide you with valuable work experience in a fun atmosphere where you can learn and grow. We have positions available in several areas of the business including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain/Operations, Quality Control, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Sales, Environmental Health & Safety, Purchasing and more!

What You’ll Be Doing:
· Gain exposure to various areas of our business through rotational assignments
· Participate in team meetings and contribute to projects
· Conduct presentations and lead discussions
· Network with leaders throughout the organization
· Learn about Sonoco's culture, history, products, and services
· Complete individual projects that support the business

We’re looking for someone who can do it all – detail oriented, hands on, excellent communicator, analytical thinker, self-motivated, eager to learn new skills, willing to ask questions, works well in teams and independently, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and has good time management skills. If you are ready to take initiative and make an impact, we’d like to talk to you!

Qualifications:
· Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited university or college pursuing a degree in Process Technology
· Available to work part-time in between class days
· U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
· Demonstrates teamwork, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
· Computer proficiency required (Microsoft Office Suite)
· Able to use relevant computer programs to analyze data and create documents

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.

Key Skills
CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingTime ManagementTeamworkLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteData AnalysisProject ManagementInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills
Categories
ManufacturingEngineeringTradesLogisticsEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFSAHSA401(k) Retirement Plan With Company MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time OffHolidaysLife InsurancePersonal Accident InsuranceDisability InsuranceTuition Reimbursement