PRESSROOM FEEDER (DAY SHIFT)

Description

Sonderen Packaging is a third-generation family-owned complete folding carton manufacturer which means we employ quality, precision, consistency, and total product satisfaction from the design of the carton to pre-press to the finished carton. Using custom inks, hard surface coatings, and die-cut options, packages are both vibrant and highly durable. 

Why work for us?

Join an exciting team who takes pride in what they do and in seeing our quality products on the store shelf. A team who loves to laugh, joke, and celebrate success with each other and our families. We give back to our community, work hard and play hard and that it what it’s all about. Are you up for the challenge?

What We Have to Offer:

Employees are our top priority at Sonderen Packaging. Working is here not just a job but a place to call home. Below is a summary of some of our great benefits:

• Competitive wages 
• Signing Bonus - $500 if eligible
• Quarterly Metric Bonus potential
• 401(k) company match up to 4%, eligible after 6 months (auto vested)
• 2 Health Insurance Plans to choose from (both inclusive of Vision)
• Dental Insurance 
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life Insurance 
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Vacation, Sick, and 7 Holidays
• Referral Bonus – Up to $500 if eligible
• Career Growth, in house training, and much more!

The general schedule for this position after training is complete is Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM

*Please note that a person in this role may have to work outside of regularly scheduled hours depending on the organization's needs. 

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for to ensure the press is kept running consistently to ensure quality issues are minimized.  This position diagnoses and corrects feeder issues when possible. Provide detailed description of symptoms that cause issues and communicate them with the 1^st pressman.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Please note that this list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by an incumbent in this role. Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Keep press running; prepare loads for the production run.  Ensure all loads are perfectly aerated.  Ensure all sheeted loads for a job are run and not missed.  Ability to read and follow press schedule and job ticket.
• Refer to the sheeter run checklist for number of loads plus size changes.  Keep load tags in load until run.  Ability to set up and run the feeder.
• The feeder operator is always on the press for make-readies and wash ups. Feeder operator is aware and able to perform the steps on make ready and/or wash up.  Ensure understanding of direction from the 1st Pressman. Remain on press during press checks to be available for the 1st.
• Clean paper dust from feeder each shift. Maintain chemicals and rags on press.
• Ensure side guide eye is clean and alarm is set properly. Check air at feeder head and the vacuum pressure.
• Verbally communicate any issues that occurred during the shift. Ensure the press area is prepared for next shift (supplies full, loads ready, etc.).
• Daily duties include: Check size, style, copy and color prior to job runs. Review whole sheet for plate defects, print register issues, blanket smashes, hickies and print defects.  Monitor color, Maintain consistent ink level in ink fountains. 
• Monitor coating process for proper coating, viscosity, pile temperature, coating pattern, ensure glue areas are clear from coating, look for blobs and slinging. Check for offset/spray powder coverage, ensure printing is as "dry" as possible.
• Identify, tag, and complete information on defected spring loads.  Sort tags in load indicating die position, the issue, and a printed sample of the issues.  Identify defect area by marking red on gripper edge of sheet.
• Ensure all sheets for a job have been run (no missed loads). Wash-up and make ready of jobs on the press.  Put away ink after each job. Clearly communicate with next shift any issues that have occurred during the shift.
• Ensures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; must be able to work overtime when department and/or company needs arise and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with company policies, practices and values
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What we need from you (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment testing.
• Previous manufacturing experience is always a plus, but not required.
• High School diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• Broad training in a related professional field usually acquired through HS diploma or equivalent education or an equivalent combination knowledge, skills, education, or work-related experience.

Salary : $18 - $18