Cutter Helper

Avature; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a dynamic production environment. This role involves operating machinery, ensuring product quality, and collaborating effectively with team members. The company values integrity and sustainability, providing a supportive atmosphere where employees can thrive. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a willingness to assist team members. If you're ready to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes excellence and community impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy loads and stand for long periods.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate aerator and cutting machines while ensuring product quality.
• Perform basic maintenance and complete necessary documentation.

Skills

Ability to lift 25 lbs regularly

Stand for up to 12 hours

Bend, twist, climb, squat, kneel

Use hands for grasping and manipulation

Effective communication

Teamwork

Tools

Hand-operated pallet jack

Job description

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 integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

WestRock is a global leader in packaging and packaging solutions. Our fresh insights, innovative products, global manufacturing, and unparalleled service make us the partner of choice for many of the world’s most admired brands in the healthcare, beauty and personal care, food, beverage, home and garden, and tobacco industries. Our end-market expertise is also the foundation for success in our other businesses – Consumer & Office Products, and the Community Development and Land Management Group. We touch people’s lives every day, everywhere. We help people keep track of their medications (Dosepak and Shellpak packaging) and their busy schedules (AT-A-GLANCE and Day Runner). We develop products and solutions that not only grow our customers’ brands but also improve our – and their – customers’ quality of life. No matter where we’re doing business, we do things the right way – with a focus on integrity, sustainability, and positively contributing to the communities in which our employees live and work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and understand job ticket with operator and determine necessary inputs for production.
• Operate an aerator machine and deliver aerated loads to the cutting machines.
• Remove loads from the cutter to the staging area that have been cut.
• Use a banding machine to prepare pallets of material for shipment or storage.
• Adjust the machine feeding mechanism to maximize production.
• Mount stripping tools, blanking tools, swords and other tasks alone or with assistance.
• Understand the controls of the feeder console and auxiliary controls for the operating systems.
• Perform basic maintenance of the equipment by following a written task list.
• Perform quality inspection of material to ensure product quality to the next process and customer.
• Complete necessary documentation and reports.
• Willing to help other team members by helping lift larger or bulky items when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager, supervisor, lead person, press operator.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. regularly, 50 lbs. intermittently and 75 lbs. rarely.
• Stand up to 12 hours per day.
• Bend, twist, climb, squat, and kneel occasionally throughout the shift.
• Use hands for simple and power grasping as well as push, pull and fine manipulation.
• Use a hand-operated pallet jack to transport pallets of material.
• See fine detail in printed product along with checking for cutting issues.
• Communicate effectively using written as well as verbal communication.
• Work in a high performing team environment and communicate frequently and effectively with peers, supervisors and managers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous cutting press experience is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to think of different ways to perform specific tasks, recognize improvement opportunities.
• Availability to work additional hours above regular scheduled shift to cover for absences or vacation days.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.