Press Assistant

Press Assistant

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Press Assistant will assist in the efficient operation of the Printing Department and the organization of its holding areas. This position must learn to operate the Guillotine, Sheeter, Aerator, and learn the duties of the Press Operator C duties to function as a back-up team member when required:

Essential Job Functions:

• Move and organize stock in the holding areas.
• Pulls rolls for Sheeter
• Pulls in stock behind presses.
• Able to fill in for Sheeter Operator and Press Operator C.
• Will operate Guillotine when required.
• Fill out all appropriate documentation.
• Cleans up holding areas, Sheeter vicinity and guillotine area.
• Operate Aerator when required.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies work procedures, safety rules, security procedures and instructions.
• Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties.
• This position will help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines, and immediately report any food safety concerns to management.

Qualifications:

• 1- 2 years work-related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good computer skills
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good mathematical ability, including understanding of measurements.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Pass a color blindness test.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.