Stacker Operator

Stacker Operator

2nd shift M-F 3p-11p overtime and weekends as needed

$22.04/hr

The Opportunity:
The Stacker Operator plays a critical role in supporting corrugator and converting operations by safely operating and assisting with stacker and related equipment. This position ensures product quality, workplace safety, and production efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, quality-driven, and eager to grow within the organization.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:
Safety & Compliance

Follow all required safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, PPE usage (safety shoes and hearing protection), and safe material handling practices.

Maintain constant awareness of moving machinery, nip points, conveyors, stop buttons, and guarding systems.

Correctly use and maintain guards, gates, chains, and safety devices always.

Immediately shut down equipment and notify supervision if unsafe conditions, malfunctions, or major issues occur.

Operational Support & Equipment Setup

Operate and assist with stacker equipment and support operators across multiple machines as needed.

Assist with equipment setup and changeovers, including:

Installing dies, attachments, and printing plates (as applicable)

Setting pull rolls, collars, straps, scores, heads, and blade combinations

Setting and adjusting Prefeeder and Lead Edge Feeder

Adjusting pressures and registering

Operating and monitoring glue and ink systems

Setting folding rails, squaring sections, and ejectors

Accurately follow Factory Orders and production specifications.

Perform required quality checks, including:

First-piece dimensional and print inspections

In-process quality inspections

Ink color and viscosity checks

Verification of proper box folding and completion

Take corrective action or elevate issues to ensure customer quality requirements are met.

What You Need to Succeed:
Required Skills & Abilities

Ability to read and interpret basic instructions, safety procedures, Factory Orders, and machine manuals.

Proficiency in basic math and the ability to accurately read a tape measure.

Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail.

Understanding safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting.

Willingness to perform preventive maintenance (PMs) as assigned.

Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and Saturdays as required.

Must be open to overtime.

Ability to stand for extended periods, lift materials, and perform repetitive physical tasks safely.

What we offer

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

Benefits include:

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement.

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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