Hybrid Production Operator 1Southern Graphic Systems

SGS, an sgsco company, is an industry leader in design-to-print branding opportunities partnering with global corporations to produce packaging with noteworthy brand recognition. With over 60 years’ experience serving the Print, Retail, Consumer Goods and Pharmaceutical Markets, the company’s operations are located across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia - Pacific.

Due to an exciting new business award, we are offering a fantastic opportunity to develop a valuable and rewarding career by joining a talented and dedicated team in an amazing working environment, where you will receive ongoing support and training. So if you’re a highly motivated individual who’s eager to learn, have a great work ethic and the drive and ambition to contribute to our highly skilled workforce then we want to hear from you.

We require talented, motivated and hardworking Reprographic Operators to join our growing artwork team. The ideal candidates should have experience and a thorough knowledge of artwork for the packaging industry. FMCG packaging experience and a working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator would also be a distinct advantage.

Candidates should be organised, have a good eye for detail and be keen to work closely alongside colleagues and clients alike, and to tight deadlines. We will also consider recent graduates with a good degree result in Graphic Design or similar.

Responsibilities include:
• Creating print ready artwork files for various processes (Flexo / Litho / Gravure)
• Maintaining brand consistency throughout all disciplines
• Working to strict deadlines

Requirements:
• Ability to follow brand guidelines
• Ability to work in Adobe Illustrator with Esko plug ins
• Knowledge of print industry and print processes (Flexo / Litho / Gravure)
• Have worked across a number of processes, from Labels to wide web flexo