Sheeting & Print Operator Assistant

Smurfit Westrock plc; Australia; Remote; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One RDO per month

Training and development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Australia is seeking a practically minded production team member to assist the Sheeting and Print Operator. You will help convert sheeted stock into printed sheets prepared for die cutting or outside processing, ensuring continuous running through setup support, material handling, and routine maintenance.

Requirements include 2+ years in sheetfed operation or assisting, knowledge of printing processes, and ability to work to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of printing process and workflow.
• Understanding of sheetfed machine operation and setup.
• Awareness of chemicals used in printing processes.
• 2+ years’ experience in sheetfed operation or assisting.
• Experience working to deadlines and KPIs, exposure to FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sheeting and Print Operator to prepare stock for printing.
• Support machine setup and consumables for each run.
• Monitor sheeted board condition and prep for die cutting.
• Ensure continuous feeding and machine operation.
• Help maintain quality and productivity targets.
• Assist with routine maintenance per Daily Equipment Care.
• Operate or assist with hoists as needed.
• Replenish bulk consumables and keep Press Room tidy per GMP.

Skills

Printing process knowledge

Machine operation understanding

Chemical awareness

Deadline-driven

FMCG exposure

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc in Australia is seeking a practically minded production team member to assist the Sheeting and Print Operator. You will help convert sheeted stock into printed sheets prepared for die cutting or outside processing, ensuring continuous running through setup support, material handling, and routine maintenance.

Requirements include 2+ years in sheetfed operation or assisting, knowledge of printing processes, and ability to work to deadlines.