Machine Operator

Machine Operator

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 team member will be overall responsible to ensure the assembly machines are kept running at all times. The team member will accomplish this by closely monitoring all feeding tubes and parts hoppers. The team member will also be responsible to fill all parts hoppers and to ensure feeders do not run out of parts. The team member will be alert to clear the alarm codes that the machine displays. The team member will maintain the area in constant state of cleanliness. The team member is required to assemble boxes and to correctly stack them on a wooden pallet and stage the full pallet outside of the assembly room area. The team member may be assigned other tasks by the supervisor as required.

• The team member is responsible to monitor all automated assembly equipment
• In the event of a machine stoppage the team member must be able to read and interpret the error codes displayed and clear any machine faults
• The team member is required to keep all material bins full of work in process components
• The team member is required to make, remove, tape and label all boxes in the assembly process
• The team member will stack all boxes on pallets in accordance with the finished goods stacking procedure
• The team member will remove and stage all full pallets outside the assembly room area
• The team member will be required to maintain the assembly room area in sparkling condition. This will require the team member to sweep, wipe down all machines and clean all windows
• The team member will be required to operate pallet jacks, both manual and electric
• The team member will be required to wear a uniform and safety shoes provided by the company
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Working with control display panels a plus.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work unsupervised or in a team environment.
• Must be able to work on a computer.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this role it requires the ability to: stand occasionally, walk frequently, frequent use of hands (reach with hands and arms), view computer monitor, use telephone, speak and listen frequently. The role requires occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 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.