Bindery Finishing Operator — Quality Focus & Training

Smurfit Westrock Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Career with global packaging company

Sustainability and safety focus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Lansing, Michigan seeks a detail‑oriented finishing operator to perform general hand and table work, load and unload finishing machines, and conduct periodic quality checks to ensure consistent results across batches.

You will train new employees on all aspects of the job, read and follow SOPs, maintain a clean, safe work environment, and help ensure accurate counts and color quality, while supporting a culture of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be able to interact with automated machinery.
• Must be able to write and speak simple sentences.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have the ability to count and measure.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operates small finishing machines.
• Hand strips and performs general table work.
• Trains new employees on all aspects of the job.
• Reads and follows SOPs for job.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Maintains quality in our products.
• Performs minor maintenance on the small machines.
• Reads and follows directions on job tickets.
• Counts product to ensure accuracy.
• Distinguishes color to ensure accuracy in quality.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
• Works in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer skills

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automated machinery

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Company in Lansing, Michigan seeks a detail‑oriented finishing operator to perform general hand and table work, load and unload finishing machines, and conduct periodic quality checks to ensure consistent results across batches.

You will train new employees on all aspects of the job, read and follow SOPs, maintain a clean, safe work environment, and help ensure accurate counts and color quality, while supporting a culture of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.