Assists with all activities associated with running the assigned machinery including setup, cleanup, cross training and continuous improvements to operations. The Production Worker works within a team to assist in operating assigned machinery in a safe, efficient and reliable manner. The position holder will follow all pertinent ISO 9001 procedures & processes as well as Group Health & Safety standards and rules.

Primary Duties

• Assist machine operators where needed
• Performs all product-handling activities (i.e., counting, packing, sealing, labelling, palletizing).
• Reads specification to gather data for Load Tags as per spec cards
• Monitor equipment during operations to ensure tolerances are being maintained
• Perform daily maintenance duties such as cleaning machinery to remove paper dust
• Set up, operate, prepare and assist in make-ready or tend machines cuts paper and paper board
• In charge of starting up machines to verify setups, and make any necessary adjustments
• Place dunnage on pallets and ensure pallet is presentable
• Assists with manual shrink wrapping of pallets
• Maintain at all times the machine at expected housekeeping standards
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
• Assist in troubleshooting when operating issue on machine occur
• Assist other departments and/or areas as requested by management or supervisor
• Participates in any extra curriculum (training & development) activity deemed necessary by management
• Train other colleagues to pass on knowledge & expertise
• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
• Starts assembly and production machinery at beginning of shift
• May be assigned to other projects and duties

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; up to one year (1) related experience or training in the corrugated industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic computer skills for data entry
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Highly organized, detail orientated and self-motivated individual (proactive attitude)
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, learn quickly and follow established processes
• Good mathematical skills
  • Ability to understand basic algebra, able to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, volume etc. (add and subtract numbers, multiply and divide by 10's and 100's...)
• Ability to define problems, collect data/facts (observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources) and draw reasonable conclusions
• Ability to deal with various situations
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Have several years of experience in a similar job
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

About Smurfit Kappa
Smurfit Kappa is a FTSE 100 company and one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world, with operations in 23 European countries and 12 countries in the Americas.
EEO Statement
Smurfit Kappa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Smurfit Kappa also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Kappa operates.
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