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High School Co-op - Sonoco Reels and Plugs Tiger Launch-1

CompanySonoco
LocationHartselle
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The student will support reel assembly and plug packaging operations at the Tiger Launch site. Responsibilities include working within teams to maintain quality standards and implementing continuous improvement concepts like 5S.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
10888
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 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: High School Co-Op Student
Pay Rate: $16.78 /HR
Location: Tiger Launch

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.

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

  • 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 have previously worked 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
  • Shifts will be 6:30am to 11:30am, 12:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Able to work 20 Hours a week
  • Capable of Standing and Lifting continuously throughout shift

Benefits of  School Time Co-op:

  • Pay Rate is $16.78/hr 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.

Key Skills
Reel AssemblyPlug PackagingManufacturingTeamworkSafety ComplianceQuality Standards5SFocused Improvement
Categories
ManufacturingTradesLogistics
Benefits
Medical coverageDental coverageVision coverageFSAHSA401(k) retirement plan with company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid time offHolidaysLife insurancePersonal accident insuranceDisability insuranceTuition reimbursementWeekly Perfect Attendance Bonus