Production Team Member

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.

Hiring Immediately - Full Time 

Positions available on 2nd and 3rd shift 

2nd Shift: $3.00/hr shift differential 

3rd Shift: $2.00/hr shift differential 

Production Team Member - Marion, NC

Roles could include the following: 

Entry Sheeter Operator, Press Assistant, Feeder Catcher or Entry Cutting Operator

Starting payrate: $17/hr, pay can go up based on experience and the position you are hired for 

2nd Shift: 3PM-11PM

3rd Shift: 11PM-7AM

What We Offer: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
• 401K with company match
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays 
• Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
• Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The Opportunity:

• Verifies case label information to the carton and Electronic Job Jacket.
• Verifies case count with case label the beginning of production run.
• Responsible for pulling samples for quality audit inspection.
• Responsible for pulling samples from each case for inspection of proper folding and gluing.
• Identifies last case of order with blue tape.
• Identifies last partial case with case label.
• Identifies non-conformity cartons with a “flag” on each case identifying the non-conformity.
• When source tag application is used, responsible for pulling three (3) consecutive cartons from each row and using the tag verifier to ensure tags are activated by passing over the appropriate tag verifier.
• Assists in performing line clearance upon completion of each order.
• Responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping of each gluer as well as the department.
• Responsible for flat packing process.
• Sorts cartons in Work-in-Process (WIP) and rework for quality defects.
• Feeding gluer as needed.
• 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.
• Willing to work flexible hours as necessary.

What you need to succeed: 

• 1-year work related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must complete cGMP training and Departmental QOP training.
• Must pass color blindness test, good vision a must.
• Must pass Company pre-employment testing.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurements.
• Quality driven – establishes high standards, is able to maintain high standards, does work right the first time, and inspects work for flaws, corrects own errors, regularly produces accurate work. Able to identify all manufacturing defects related to the production of printed/unprinted folding cartons.
• Production-minded – Produces an appropriate quantity of work, does not get bogged down, able to multi-task. Must be able to perform these tasks in a fast-paced environment for long hours.
• Basic computer skills.
• Standing for long periods of time.

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