Position: Press Operator
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Pay: $27.25 - $29.52/hr depending on exp $2.00 shift differential
Shift: 5:45pm-6:15am, 12 hour continental schedule, 3 days one week, 4 days the following, off every other weekend
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 reports directly to the Department Manager.
What You Will Be Doing

• 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 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.

We'd Love To Hear From You If

• Previous Flexo press experience is highly preferred or similar press experience considered
• 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

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

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.