Die Cutter Operator — 1st Shift (Mon-Fri)

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

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.