Gluing Offsider

Smurfit Westrock; Hawkesbury; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Australia seeks a production assistant to support the gluing line, feeding, packing or palletising finished cartons. You will help set up the machine, perform quality checks and assist the operator to maintain output on the line.

You will read technical drawings, understand pre-make-ready processes and contribute to GMP-compliant housekeeping and cross-training of team members to sustain efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or warehousing environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings (Knife/Glue Line)
• Understand basic machine function
• Understand ‘pre make ready’ process
• Knowledge of standards and process
• Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Assist Operator with the setup of the machine to the standard required in preparation for the conversion or embellishment (make ready)
• Assess product for meeting quality standards, undertake quality checks
• Assist the Operator with the gluing machine to ensure quality and productivity requirements are met
• Conduct routine maintenance with the operator in accordance with the Daily Equipment Care checklist
• Review workload with the operator to ensure all preparation work is managed in a timely manner to ensure continuous running of the machine
• Responsible for housekeeping within department in accordance with GMP Policy and Audits
• Assist in cross training other staff where applicable
• Coordinate and liaise with operator to ensure jobs are prepped

Skills

Read technical drawings

Understand basic machine function

Pre make ready process

Knowledge of standards and process

Communicate effectively

Manufacturing experience

Job description

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.

About The Role

To assist the Gluing operator to achieve high quality results in the conversion of printed and cut finished cartons. The role will support the day-to-day delivery of production on the line in either feeding, packing or palletizing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Operator with the setup of the machine to the standard required in preparation for the conversion or embellishment (make ready)
• Assess product for meeting quality standards, undertake quality checks
• Assist the Operator with the gluing machine to ensure quality and productivity requirements are met
• Conduct routine maintenance with the operator in accordance with the Daily Equipment Care checklist
• Review workload with the operator to ensure all preparation work is managed in a timely manner to ensure continuous running of the machine
• Responsible for housekeeping within department in accordance with GMP Policy and Audits.
• Assist in cross training other staff where applicable
• Coordinate and liaise with operator to ensure jobs are prepped

Qualification

• 1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or warehousing environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings (Knife/Glue Line)
• Understand basic machine function
• Understand ‘pre make ready’ process
• Knowledge of standards and process
• Ability to communicate effectively

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.