Production Associate

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.

Must be open to working either 2nd or 3rd Shift (3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am)

I. Primary Responsibility

• To assist the Operator and Assistant Operator in the setup & operate when necessary any piece of equipment to run a corrugated box to meet customer specifications
  
  

Ii. Safety Procedures

• Read and understand SAFETY RULES & HOUSEKEEPING GUIDELINES and receive training in proper operating procedures
• Receive instructions in the following;
• Lockout procedures
• Hearing protection
• Safety shoes
• Moving machinery
• All stop buttons
• All nip points
• Conveyor safety
• Lifting and pushing/pulling
• Safety guards, gates & chains
  
  

Iii. Housekeeping

• Perform daily cleanup of area
• Dump trash as needed
• Perform extra clan up during downtime
• Follow cleaning schedule listed in Safety Manual
• Keep scrap picked up
  
  

Iv. Manufacturing Process

• Read & use Factory Order & Print Card to determine proper equipment settings
• Ability to know if equipment is operating properly
• Ability to:
• Set stacker
• Install dies, attachments & printing plates
• Set pull rolls, collars & straps
• Set scores, heads & blade combinations
• Set Prefeeder & Lead Edge Feeder
• Check stock for correct size
• Adjust equipment for proper pressures & register
• Operate glue and ink systems
• Set folding rails, squaring section & ejector
• EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
• Flexo Folder Gluer equipment
• Computer input terminal
• Quality test equipment
  
  

Vi. Quality

• Perform the following quality checks:
• 1st piece dimensional checks
• 1st piece print quality checks
• Random checks during run for dimensions & print
• Ink color & viscosity
• 1st piece visual check - fold box complete
• If major problem - shut machine down & notify supervisor
  
  

Vii. Communication

• Push interrupt buttons
• Verbal
• Hand signals
  
  

Viii. Educational Training

• Ability to read and do basic math
• Ability to read a tape measure
  
  

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.