Press Operator II

Position: Press Operator II

Location: Elk Grove, IL

Wage:  $30.32 Hourly; Night shift differential $0.30/hour

Shift: 545pm-615am, 12-hour continental schedule, 3 days one week, 4 days the following, off every other weekend

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Press Operators to maintain the workflow and work quality on assigned press runs.
• Bring materials for press set-ups to press sites.
• Clean presses on job changes.
• 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 procedures.
• Set-up jobs with assistance 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 prod

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 procedure
• Refer difficulties to group leader or supervisor for analysis and/or remedy.
• Regular, consistent attendance and punctuality are essential to the job.
• 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.

Skills Requirements:

• Mechanical Aptitude,
• Math Skills,
• Speak, Read and Write English

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent job experience

Training Requirements:

• Review Company (Corporate and Divisional) policies and procedures
• Personal Safety
• GMP Training
• Food Safety and Quality Systems requirements and procedures
• Review Food Safety and Quality System policies
• Explanation of departments and their roles
• Job Specific Training
• EFI database procedures.
• Safety operation of machine.
• Read job jacket specifications.
• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Proper running specifications. i.e., machine, equipment, inks, solvents, aniloxes.
• Training required on Eight to Eleven Color presses.

Process Printing:

• Screen Angles
• Inks
• Solvents
• 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 waste spill containment and clean up.  (Reference SOP-HW-201-09, and SOP-HW-202-09)
• Daily housekeeping procedures.

Physical, Mental and Visual Demands:

• 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