Sonoco (SC) reviews

4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(980 total reviews)
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R. Howard Coker

88% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Sonoco (SC) has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 980 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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980 reviews
3.0
Jun 19, 2012

Sonoco

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The job itself is often challenging, interesting, and it does pay the bills. The commute is short. In my position I do enjoy a certain degree of autonomy.

Cons

Every year since being acquired by Sonoco compensation has decreased. Raises were skipped, 401k matching suspended and eventually partially restored in 2009 due to "difficult" times while the CEO's compensation increased by 45% to nearly 9 million dollars. Opportunities for advancement do not seem to exist. The safety program is out of control to the point of being smothering.

4.0
Dec 21, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Senior Leadership excellent. Great community. Company has fantastic potential and will continue to be successful.

Cons

Understaffed. Does not welcome "outsiders" into their "culture." It is great if born and raised in Hartsville or if parents/family members have worked for the company. Also, HR department, benefits, etc. VERY antiquated. Senior management strong, but lots of turf fighting among middle managers - which leads to bad decision making.

4.0
Dec 19, 2011

Sonoco Products Company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Great company culture - Strong HR team

Cons

- Difficult prospects for growth

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