Pressman

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.

Hours: 5:00pm-5:00am 4 days on/4 days off

Pay Rate: $22.20/hr. plus .50 shift differentia

Location: Plant City, FL

While reporting to the Supervisor, as the Pressman, you will be responsible for collaborating and contributing to the production environment within our manufacturing operations. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Can mount printing plates, cylinders, and dies into the printing press, and fill the dye font with ink.
• Load the flexographic press with the material that is going to be printed on. Splicing and feed of material in press. Can lift materials that can weigh at least 10 pounds and weigh over 100 pounds.
• Must be able to read job orders that gives them specific instructions on what the printing should look like when complete. Fulfills the print run length requirements of the job.
• Achieve color match and ensure the content of the print matches the target proof or guide.
• Operator is responsible for producing the entire printing job correctly.
• Cleaning the work area that surrounds the printer as well as maintain cleanliness of the press.
• Maintain productivity standards per position for Setup time, waste, press run time chart.
• Maintain Quality standards per position requirements-see chart.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• At least 2+ years’ experience as pressman
• Finished training on press setup and press operation.
• Consistent maintenance and cleanliness of equipment, press, press area and tools.
• Consistent ability to match color and setup press for all customer jobs.
• MSDS knowledge of Inks, solvents, all fluids used in operation.

Why You’ll Like Working With US:

We care about YOU through employee development, providing excellent benefits, investing in your future and valuing diversity and inclusion.

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.