Die Cutter Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Die Cutter on the 1st shift (M-F, 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., currently on a 10‑hour schedule 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.). The role ensures continuous operation of assembly machines, monitors feeders and hoppers, and maintains a clean work area.

Responsibilities include assembling boxes, stacking pallets, and addressing machine faults promptly. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be mechanically inclined, and possess prior manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Able to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all automated assembly equipment and read/clear error codes when stoppages occur.
• Keep material bins full of work in process components.
• Assemble, tape, label and stack boxes; prepare pallets per procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of the assembly area and operate pallet jacks (manual and electric).
• Follow safety guidelines and schedule changes as required by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Manufacturing experience

Control displays

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

DIE CUTTER

$20-$22/HR

1ST Shift M-F 5a-130p currently on 10hr shift 5a-330p

The Opportunity

The team member will be overall responsible to ensure the assembly machines are kept running at all times. The team member will accomplish this by closely monitoring all feeding tubes and parts hoppers. The team member will also be responsible to fill all parts hoppers and to ensure feeders do not run out of parts. The team member will be alert to clear the alarm codes that the machine displays. The team member will maintain the area in constant state of cleanliness. The team member is required to assemble boxes and to correctly stack them on a wooden pallet and stage the full pallet outside of the assembly room area. The team member may be assigned other tasks by the supervisor as required.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• The team member is responsible to monitor all automated assembly equipment
• In the event of a machine stoppage the team member must be able to read and interpret the error codes displayed and clear any machine faults
• The team member is required to keep all material bins full of work in process components
• The team member is required to make, remove, tape and label all boxes in the assembly process
• The team member will stack all boxes on pallets in accordance with the finished goods stacking procedure
• The team member will remove and stage all full pallets outside the assembly room area
• The team member will be required to maintain the assembly room area in sparkling condition. This will require the team member to sweep, wipe down all machines and clean all windows
• The team member will be required to operate pallet jacks, both manual and electric
• The team member will be required to wear a uniform and safety shoes provided by the company
• The team member must be able to perform repetitive functions and must be able to lift at least 30 pounds on a frequent basis
• This list is not all encompassing and there may be other assignments given by the Supervisor from time to time
• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SWR employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
• The team member must be flexible to schedule changes and work shift times

What You Need To Succeed

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Working with control display panels a plus.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work unsupervised or in a team environment.
• Must be able to work on a computer.

What We Offer

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

• Benefits include:
• Medical w/ HSA
• Dental Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.