Location: Hickory, NC
Position: Mounter/Proofer
Rate: $20.99
Shift: 12 hour night shift (7pm - 7am), 2-2-3 schedule

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 Mounter/Proofer position reports directly to the Pre-Press Manager.

What you will be doing:

Operates a mounter/proofer machine to mount plates according to company and customer specifications.Maintains assigned work area in a clean orderly fashion that meets AIB/HACCP/5S programs, laws, and regulations.Complete all required New Hire Safety and Food Safety Training.

Mount plates according to job orders

Checks artwork, samples, and/or spec. sheet.Checks the printing plates to be sure you have the correct plates for that particular job and the correct number of plates.Adheres to and work in compliance with all Federal, state, local and company policies and regulations related to Environmental Health and Safety requirements.Notifies the Pre-Press Manager if there are questions or problems with the order or plates.The mounter verifies adequate adaptors are available to mount job.Makes determinations with regard to quality and accuracy of work where accuracy is critical and errors would be costly and result in lost production, materials, revenue, and customer good will.Checks that all adaptors are clean before using them.Responsible for safety in the mounting, and awareness of standard operating procedures.On completion of job, rechecks all measurements for accuracy.Fills out and signs QA sheet verifying mount job is correct.Reports any mechanical problems with the proofer to the Pre-Press Manager.Maintains total awareness of company policies, regulations.Ensures that all material in this area conforms to all regulatory programs, and laws.Performs other duties as directed or requested by Pre-Press Manager.

We'd love to hear from you if:

Requires a thorough knowledge of company proofing procedures and quality standards.Requires some technical knowledge of printing presses, bag machines, colors, film types and properties, printing plates is required.Familiarity with artwork would also be beneficial.Requires the ability to read and interpret work orders, proofs, spec. sheets, and artwork.Requires an operating knowledge of his/her proofing machine plus knowledge of other proofing machines.Knowledge of how plates are stored and how to prepare them for proofing.Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch.Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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 options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition 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.