Press Operator II

Location: Elk Grove, IL
Position: Press Operator, Level II
Rate: $31.23/hr + $2 shift differential
Shift: Night shift (D)

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.

The Press Operator report directly to the Press Manager.

What you will be doing:

• Perform complex operations required to set up, operate and feed cylinder type printing press to produce a variety of items.
• Operate Printing Press according to company printing procedures and guidelines.
• Direct Press Helper according to company printing and safety procedures.
• Set-up jobs in the press and monitor the quality of the print as the press is running.
• Responsible for quality and safety of set-up and safe operational procedures.
• Communicate pertinent matters of the job with the press operator from the opposite shift at the beginning and end of the shift.
• Check first piece conformance to specifications.
• Perform daily and periodic preventative maintenance duties specified for assigned machines/equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines/equipment and adjacent work area.
• Utilize satellite containers for Hazardous Waste.
• “Hazard Waste Generator” – generates hazardous waste as part of production process. (Reference  SOP-HW-201-09, and SOP-HW 202-09) on file.
• Refer difficulties to group leader or supervisor for analysis and/or remedy.
• Regular, consistent attendance and punctuality are essential to the job.
• Follow equipment and workplace cleaning/sanitation procedures, to complete Sanitation Checklist.
• Follow GMP’s and PRP’s and Production SOP’s
• Conduct and document all quality checks for intermediate product
• Follow CCP monitoring procedures
• Report all food safety violations to management.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned
• Participate in Sonoco’s Performance System (SPS) activities as required – 5Star, Pillar Teams, Audits, Near Misses, etc.
• Regular, consistent attendance and punctuality are required and expected for job performance.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Mechanical Aptitude,
• Math Skills,
• Speak, Read and Write English
• Moderate to heavy physical effort performing duties/work activities; lift up to 60 lbs.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Continuous Mental/Visual attention required,
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
• Proper running of specifications. i.e. machine, equipment, inks, solvents, aniloxes.
• Training required on Eight to Eleven Color presses.
• Process Printing:
• o    Screen Angles

• o    Inks

  o    Solvents

  o    Aniloxes

• Knowledge of process variables.
• Ability to achieve high quality standards.
• Understanding types of Hazardous Waste and the correct use of storage containers.
• Proper identification and proper labeling of Hazardous Waste.
• Hazardous spill containment and clean up.  (Reference SOP-HW-201-09, and SOP-HW-202-09)
• Daily housekeeping procedures.

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.