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

Sonoco (SC) has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,239 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at Sonoco (SC) to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Sonoco (SC) have been left by employees working as Intern , Manager and Production Supervisor .

Does Sonoco (SC) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sonoco (SC) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sonoco (SC). This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sonoco (SC)?

80% of Sonoco (SC) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sonoco (SC) 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

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 114 reviews)); "Benefits are good and over all a good company to work for." ((in 99 reviews)); "Great People and Professional Atmosphere" ((in 83 reviews)); "As a company they invest in their people; they have created a great culture of developing leaders." ((in 33 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 39 reviews)); "The long hours and what feels like non" ((in 20 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 15 reviews)); "Matrix structure can be very frustrating when trying to satisfy 2 managers with competing objectives." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sonoco (SC) layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sonoco (SC) layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sonoco (SC) in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Sonoco (SC) locations?

Hartsville , Hartselle , Waynesville , Memphis , DeKalb , Neenah , Winchester , Charlotte , Nashville , Columbus , Arlington Heights , Jackson , Beecher , Chillicothe , Exeter , Huntley , Winston-Salem , Atlanta , Owosso , Henderson , Morristown , Murfreesboro , Chicago , Franklin Park , Hickory , Rural Hall , Carrollton , Tullahoma , Cincinnati , Tiffin

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Sonoco (SC)

Sonoco (SC) reviews

3.9

80% would recommend to a friend

(984 total reviews)

R. Howard Coker

84% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

Sonoco (SC) has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 984 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sonoco (SC) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

984 reviews

5.0

Nov 6, 2019

Great place to work

Sourcing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Visibility to senior leaders; Opportunities to try new different career paths

Cons

Proximity to major airports when traveling and being based in Hartsville

Sonoco (SC) Response

Thank you for leaving a review. The opportunity to advance throughout your career is what makes Sonoco’s culture of development stand out! We appreciate the contributions you’ve made to Sonoco over the past 5 years, and we look forward to having you with us for many more years to come!

3.0

Nov 5, 2019

Production

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers to work with

Cons

Plant too hot 110 plus

Sonoco (SC) Response

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your time with your co-workers. Our people are our biggest asset and we strive to facilitate a People First culture no matter the location! We know certain work conditions can be tough, but we are committed to being world-class in safety and that includes ensuring we have safe work conditions for our employees. We welcome you to provide more details by contacting us at connect@sonoco.com.

5.0

Oct 30, 2019

Love this place

Winder operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay ! Sonoco is a great company to work for!

Cons

Rotating shifts is the only con to me

Sonoco (SC) Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We’re glad you have had a positive experience with Sonoco and we look forward to having you with us for many more years to come!

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