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Smurfit Westrock Assistant Operator - Printing & Finishing in Knoxville, United States
Hiring Immediately
Production Associate - Printing & Finishing
Nightshift
Starting Payrate: $23.49/hr-$26.12/hr
Shift Differential: $1/hr for nightshift
Positions for this role could include - Assistant Operators in Finishing or Pre Stage Printing
What We Offer:
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
401K with company match
80 hours of Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Term Life Insurance, Tuition Assistance and more
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
The Opportunity:
Execute all job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Each employee, regardless of role, is responsible for Food Packaging Safety, Quality, and GMP compliance.
Operate and support printing presses and gluers to produce conforming cartons at required production rates with minimal waste.
Assist with press and gluer make\u2011readies, set\u2011ups, and Start\u2011Up Checklist completion prior to sign\u2011off and start\u2011up.
Ensure presses and gluers are staged with required materials (ink, plates, board stock, blankets, cases, etc.) for at least three upcoming jobs.
Determine and monitor machine speed, production output, remaining quantities, and completion needs.
Complete all hourly quality checks, production records, and process control documentation.
Continuously inspect flat stock and finished product for quality defects; identify scrap and nonconforming material.
Understand and monitor detection systems, electronic counters, sensors, and safety devices.
Assist operators with machine adjustments to maintain safety, quality, and production standards.
Perform preventive maintenance and basic equipment repairs when possible.
Store, maintain, and create coating blankets as needed.
Pull, stage, count, label, and inventory materials and finished goods accurately.
Clean and maintain work areas, presses, gluers, waste rooms, ink drums, chemical drums, and surrounding platforms.
Swap floor plates and safely operate motorized pallet jacks.
Maintain work areas within 5S standards at all times.
Relieve crew members for breaks and lunches and communicate effectively to resolve issues quickly.
Promote teamwork to minimize downtime and improve overall efficiency.
Report any issue or event that poses a risk to employee safety, the environment, facilities, or food packaging safety and quality.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, corrective actions, and training.
Train and support successors as assigned.
Perform heavy manufacturing duties, including walking throughout the plant and communicating with various teams.
Complete computer and basic desk work as required.
Complete end\u2011of\u2011shift cleanup to ensure smooth transition between shifts.
Follow all applicable policies, procedures, and instructions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed:
Must have excellent communication skills, including the demonstration of tact, sensitivity, and professionalism.
Ability to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
Willing to work overtime as needed, significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Basic personal computer skills.
Safe Work Requirements:
PPE: Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs, Safety Shoes, Gloves.
Compliance with Safety expectations as listed in Employee Handbook.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
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.