Rewind Operator

General Information

Job ID
ATR60983

Posting Job Title
Rewind Operator- 2nd shift

Locations
MI Lansing

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
18-Jun-2026

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

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 Opportunity

We are seeking a detailoriented Unwind / Rewind Operator to inspect and rewind finished label products to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards. This role is critical to verifying product integrity, performing 100% visual inspections, and preparing finished jobs for shipment-particularly within regulated and pharmaceutical environments. The Unwind / Rewind Operator works safely, accurately, and efficiently while adhering to GMP and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Calibrate and operate the tabletop counter.
• Conduct visual inspections of labels to identify defects.
• Rewind and slit jobs according to specifications.
• Splice rolls together using scissors and tape or a splicing table, following customer splicing requirements.
• Set up and operate 100% visual inspection systems.
• Prepare core labels, shipper labels, and Certificates of Compliance.
• Follow pharmaceutical procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including required documentation.
• Set up and operate backnumbering equipment.
• Perform basic system and equipment maintenance.
• Follow all safety rules and work efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production and quality requirements.

What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, correspondence, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills, including reading a ruler and performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

• A workplace culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence .
• Comprehensive training and opportunities for continued learning and skill development.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, and performance.
• A career with a global packaging leader where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are foundational to daily operations and longterm success.

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.