{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"47d42b97b286104f6ea761ea","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/47d42b97b286104f6ea761ea","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/47d42b97b286104f6ea761ea","title":"Press Operator","description":"Location: Scarborough, ME\nPosition: Press Operator\nShift: 1st shift hours: 6:50 am – 3:00 pm - overtime would start in the morning at 5:00 am\n2nd shift hours: 2:50 pm – 11:00 pm - overtime would run until 1:00 am\nWage: $26.00 hr.\nFrom 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.\nReporting directly to the Shift Manager, as a Press Operator, you will be responsible for the safe operation of production equipment using standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include providing assistance in various areas of our manufacturing process as directed. Strive to meet plant goals and customer requirements. Safety is the top priority of every employee.\nWhat you will be doing:\nOperate and run printing press.\nFollows and adheres to all plant rules and plant safety rules and housekeeping, sustain 5S. Quality – understands and follows ALL Quality One Point Lessons.\nCollect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.\nCheck proofs for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.\nExamine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions. Fill out paperwork correctly, i.e., Green Quality Checklist, Production Report Form.\nDirect and monitor work of press Feeder Operator + Press Room Utility Operator.\nAssist other areas as needed. i.e. help troubleshoot feeder.\nChange press plates, or blankets, as required.\nObtain or mix inks and fill ink fountains and adjust ink fountain flow rates. Clean ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs are completed.\nMonitor automated Heidelberg press operation systems and respond appropriately.\nPerform CILs (Clean Inspect Lubricate) and works with Maintenance or contracted technicians on Press Repairs or troubleshooting.\nBe fully trained as a Feeder Operator.\nWe’d love to hear from you if:\nPrevious experience as a Press Operator is required.\nMust be able to count accurately and memorize the count, given distracting conditions. Must be able to do simple math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and able to read and comprehend all forms and paperwork associated with this job and able to write legibly enough to fill out all forms and paperwork associated with this job.\nCan ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Must be able to bend and use upper extremities. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.\nCan exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.\nCan work in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals.\nAt 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.\nBenefits\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services\nPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family\nVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance\nTuition reimbursement\nWe 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.","company":"Sonoco","rawCompany":"sonoco","city":"Briarcliff Manor","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:32:15.814Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-5112.00","title":"Printing Press Operators","slug":"printing-press-operators"},{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-5111.00","title":"Prepress Technicians and Workers","slug":"prepress-technicians-and-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"323111","title":"Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)","slug":"commercial-printing-except-screen-and-books"},{"code":"323120","title":"Support Activities for Printing","slug":"support-activities-for-printing"},{"code":"332119","title":"Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)","slug":"metal-crown-closure-and-other-metal-stamping-except-automotive"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Press Operator","description":"Location: Scarborough, ME\nPosition: Press Operator\nShift: 1st shift hours: 6:50 am – 3:00 pm - overtime would start in the morning at 5:00 am\n2nd shift hours: 2:50 pm – 11:00 pm - overtime would run until 1:00 am\nWage: $26.00 hr.\nFrom 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. 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Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.\nCan exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.\nCan work in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals.\nAt 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.\nBenefits\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services\nPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family\nVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance\nTuition reimbursement\nWe 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.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:32:15.814Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:32:15.814Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sonoco","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Briarcliff Manor","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"47d42b97b286104f6ea761ea"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/47d42b97b286104f6ea761ea"}}