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.