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Cutting Apprentice

Smurfit Westrock
Conover, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
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.

Job Title: Operator Apprentice

Department: Cutting

Summary

Responsible for working alongside the operator to learn all aspects of the cutting operator position to include but, no limited to leadership, troubleshooting and technical skills. Maintain housekeeping and 5S to standards set by management. Follow all Smurfit Westrock Core Values and Behaviors. Additional job duties as assigned by department manager.

Expectations/Guidelines

  • Operate cutting machines while maintaining production numbers and quality
  • Determine priorities
  • Pre-make ready as required
  • Make-ready as required
  • Perform general maintenance of the cutting presses
  • Perform daily operation of the cutting department by staging loads to be cut
  • Enter production in computer
  • Check one carton per die position for correct cut and register
  • Support plant initiatives and directives.

Requirements

  • Written/Verbal Communications Skills: Must follow detailed instructions for training and quality.
  • Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.
  • Knowledge of Cartons: Perform quality checks on cartons being processed.
  • Essential/Marginal Functions and Physical Requirements
  • Essential: Load and unload skids, walking up and down stairs. Use air hose daily. Sweep and clean press area daily.
  • Marginal: Drive a tow motor (certification required). Sweep press daily, take out trash, and sweep under cassette.
  • Testing and Measuring Ability (General Math): Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and ruler.) Learn to operate score bend. Lift truck certification and pallet jack operation. General mechanical aptitude. Pass Farnsworth Munsel-100 Hue Test.

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.

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