2nd Shift Machine Operator – Packaging & Safety

WestRock Company; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Mental Health benefits

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Machine Operator to efficiently run production equipment on 2nd shift (3p-11p) with overtime as needed. You will monitor PLCs, hoppers and conveyors, fill feeders, troubleshoot alarms and keep the area clean and organized.

Safety and quality traceability are essential in this role. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2+ years in manufacturing, and the ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime/weekends.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating/maintenance instructions.
• Knowledge of OSHA machine guarding and lockout/tagout procedures.
• LEAN/TPS knowledge is a plus.
• Understand and follow company quality and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines during the shift and respond to alarms.
• Monitor feeding tubes, hoppers, PLCs, motors and conveyors to keep lines running.
• Fill hoppers and ensure feeders do not run out of parts.
• Troubleshoot alarms to clear codes and maintain uptime.
• Maintain a clean, organized assembly area and log traceability data.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures and safety policies.
• Collaborate with other teams and cover for colleagues as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading docs

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Machine Operator to efficiently run production equipment on 2nd shift (3p-11p) with overtime as needed. You will monitor PLCs, hoppers and conveyors, fill feeders, troubleshoot alarms and keep the area clean and organized.

Safety and quality traceability are essential in this role. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2+ years in manufacturing, and the ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.