Intern

Location: Newport, TN, USA

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 seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Intern to join our team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop valuable skills. The Intern will support various projects and tasks, contributing to the overall success of the team.

What you'll be doing

Assist with day-to-day operations and administrative tasks.

Conduct research and gather data to support ongoing projects.

Collaborate with team members to develop and implement new strategies.

Participate in meetings and provide input on project progress.

Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities as Assigned.

This position is in our Newport, Tennessee location

We’d love to hear from you if

Currently enrolled in a [relevant degree program] or recent graduate.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

Previous internship or related experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation

Monthly base salary for Undergraduate Business/Non-Technical Degrees:

Senior $4,350

Junior $4,100

Sophomore $3,900

Freshman $3,700

Monthly base salary for Undergraduate Engineering/Technical Degrees:

Senior $4,800

Junior $4,600

Sophomore $4,300

Freshman $4,100

Monthly base salary for Graduate Degree Business/Non-Technical:

Senior $5,100

Monthly base salary for Graduate Degree Engineering/Technical:

Senior $5,700

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.