Die Cut Assistant Operator - 3rd Shift

Smurfit Westrock Company; South Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Dayton, NJ is hiring a Machine Operator for the 3rd shift (10pm-6am). You will set up and operate a flexographic press, perform make-ready tasks, and maintain equipment and quality standards.

The role requires attendance, ability to read instructions, basic math, and color vision testing. The position emphasizes LEAN practices, safety, and teamwork, with opportunities to train others and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years related experience.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Proficient use of hand tools.
• Must maintain good attendance.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain and operate a flexographic press.
• Perform make ready by installing rollers, plates, inks and dies; adjust for print quality.
• Clean, lubricate and perform minor adjustments to machinery.
• Notify supervision of repairs or replacement parts.
• Deliver finished material to appropriate manufacturing areas.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and safe to operate.
• Assist with other printing processes as directed by supervision.
• Assist in training other team members.
• Follow LEAN principles and maintain a clean workspace.
• Support continuous improvement, quality, cycle times, safety and cost reductions.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Title: Machine Operator

Location: Dayton NJ

Shift: 3rd (10pm-6am)

The opportunity

Primary job duties will include but not limited to safely perform a wide range of tasks supporting the manufacturing areas, production, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sets up, adjusts, maintains and operates a flexographic press.
• Conducts make ready by installing anilox rollers, plates, inks, and dies into the proper stations, making necessary adjustments for optimal print quality.
• Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments to maintain quality of production.
• Notifies supervision of needed repairs or replacement parts.
• Delivers finished material to proper manufacturing areas as required.
• Ensures that assigned equipment is properly maintained and in safe operating condition.
• Assists with other printing processes as needed and directed by supervision.
• Assists in training individuals and other team members as assigned.
• Understands all documents pertaining to the printing process and adheres to specification requirements.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and core processes.
• Complies with established safety procedures and policies with the intent of maintaining a safe working environment.
• Keeps area clean and orderly.
• Supports, understands, and adheres to LEAN Principles and Rules by identifying, evaluating and resolving problems.
• Focuses on continuous improvement, quality, improved cycle times, safety, cost reductions, and customer satisfaction.
• Works with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects and/or validations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.)
• Must have 1 - 3 years’ related experience.
• Must have the ability to write and read simple instructions.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have proficient skills in the use of hand tools.
• 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 this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements

• Standing up to 8 hours per day and walking to and from various machines and locations throughout the facility.
• Ability to grasp objects with hands and fingers.
• Ability to repetitively bend and twist at trunk level.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to crouch and/or kneel when required.
• Ability to navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend and kneel thorough the entire shift.

The starting rate is$24.21 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 1 year of service, and 12 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. The application window is expected to close by 10/28/26.

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