Press Operator II-Nights

  • Laminar Medica Limited
  • Elk Grove, IL, USA
  • 7mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
Job Description

Location:  Elk Grove Village, IL
Position:  Press Operator II
Rate:  $32.24/hr + $2/hr shift differential
Shift: Night shift 5:45 PM - 6:15 AM 
12-hour continental shift 3 days one week, 4 days the following, off every other weekend.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid vacation and holidays

The​ Press Operator reports directly to the department Manger.

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.