IT Specialist II, Field Services

Sonoco

Job

In this role, you will provide on-site Level 2 support for end-users, perform troubleshooting and maintenance, manage IT assets, and handle technology solutions across various environments.

Job summary

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Your role in the team

  • End-User Support: provide expert Level 2 on-site support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, peripherals, and standard business applications.
  • Troubleshooting & Maintenance: perform advanced troubleshooting and resolution of hardware, software, and connectivity issues in both office and demanding manufacturing environments.
  • Deployment & Lifecycle Management: execute break/fix support, device imaging, deployments, upgrades, and replacements.
  • Site Technology Management: Support specialized site equipment, including conference room technology, shop-floor workstations, shared terminals, printers, AV equipment, phone systems, and CCTV systems.
  • Multi-Site Field Services: travel to company locations to support incident escalations, new site setups, technology refreshes, and standardization initiatives.
  • Infrastructure Liaison: act as the local technical representative for centralized IT teams (Network, Hosting, Server), providing hands-on assistance with rack/stack, cabling, physical access, and basic diagnostics.
  • Manufacturing IT: provide specialized IT support within manufacturing/shop-floor environments, collaborating with Operations and Engineering teams.
  • Business Partnership: build strong relationships with local business stakeholders, gathering and validating technical requirements to support new IT initiatives, pilots, and phased deployments.
  • Asset Management: maintain accurate and up-to-date IT asset inventory, tracking the full asset lifecycle (deployment, moves, disposal) for compliance and financial controls.
  • Documentation: create and maintain technical documentation, site procedures, and support guides, contributing to continuous improvement and standardization efforts.
  • Other assigned duties.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Qualifications

  • Hands-on, adaptable, and customer-focused approach.
  • Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively across multiple sites.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, especially in documentation and inventory management.
  • Comfortable navigating and working in both professional office and active manufacturing floor settings.
  • Self-starter
  • Influential and persuasive
  • Customer focused
  • Able to act on own initiative and 'think outside the box'
  • Enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable
  • Bereit, Herausforderungen anzunehmen, um Fairness zu gewährleisten und 'das Richtige zu tun'
  • Professional certification such as Microsoft, Network, Cabling
  • Starke Kompetenz in der Fehlerbehebung bei Hardware-, Software- und grundlegenden Netzwerkproblemen.
  • Demonstrierte Bereitschaft und Fähigkeit, regelmäßig zwischen den Standorten des Unternehmens zu reisen.
  • Vertrautheit mit ITSM-Tools und Ticketing-Systemen.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical issues for non-technical users.
  • Comfortable working in environments that require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g., safety shoes, eye protection).
  • Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, switches, structured cabling) is preferred.
  • Exposure to server or hosting environments is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) or industrial control systems is preferred.

Experience

  • Proven experience in an IT Deskside Support, IT Field Services, or similar hands-on technical support role.
  • Experience supporting users and technology within manufacturing, plant, and corporate office environments.
  • Experience supporting distributed or multi-site environments is preferred.

What we offer

  • 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.

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Job locations

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  • Location Seesen
    38723 Niedersachsen, Germany

About your employer

Sonoco Products Company is a globally operating packaging manufacturer headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina. The company provides packaging and related services for various industries and is present in multiple regions. As a respected provider in the packaging sector, Sonoco sets benchmarks for high-quality packaging solutions.

Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite
Industry
Print, Paper, Packaging
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IT Specialist II, Field Services

Sonoco