Machine Feeder and Offbearer jobs in Washington

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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?

Qualifications

What you will be doing:

Shift: Mon-Fri (2pm-10pm)

Wage: $18hr. (Shift Differential Included; Training Starting Wage)

As a Prepress Feeder, you will be responsible for ensuring the press is kept running consistently to ensure quality issues are minimized. You will diagnose and correct feeder issues when possible and provide detailed descriptions of symptoms that cause issues and communicate them with the 1^st pressman.

Essential Functions Include:

• Keep press running and 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 alarms 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.
• While the regular working cycle of this production is usually five (8) hour days or a rotating 3/4 (12) hour days, hours may vary as specified by management.  Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• It is the essential function of the job that the individual will not be a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves, others, or property.  Direct threat is defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

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.
• Ability to meet the knowledge, skills, abilities, physical requirements and working conditions set forth in this position description and on the attached Physical Demands Assessment.
• Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the company policies and procedures.

What We Have to Offer:

Employees are our top priority at Sonderen Packaging where 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 (positions with step progressions, you earn as you learn) varying on position, shift, and experience
• Signing Bonus - $500 if eligible
• Quarterly Metric Bonus potential
• 401(k) company match up to 4%, eligible after 6 months (auto vested)
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance (supplemental life insurance option)
• Health Insurance (2 plans to choose from) for employees AND family (company pays portion of both plans)
• 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!