Die Cutter Operator - Precision Packaging Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Houston is seeking a Die Cutter on the 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 5:00 am–1:30 pm, currently on a 10‑hour shift). The team member will monitor automated assembly equipment, clear alarm codes, maintain material bins, and stage finished boxes on pallets outside the assembly room.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, mechanical inclination, and prior manufacturing experience. Must stand for long periods, work unsupervised or in a team, and be able to use a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanically inclined with manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with control panels is a plus.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to work unsupervised or in a team.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor automated assembly equipment and read error codes when needed.
• Clear machine faults and keep bins full of work-in-progress components.
• Assemble, tape, label and stage boxes and pallets per procedures.
• Stack finished boxes on pallets and stage outside the assembly room.
• Maintain a clean, safe assembly area and operate pallet jacks (manual and electric).
• Wear company-provided uniform and safety shoes and lift at least 30 pounds frequently.
• Adapt to schedule changes and follow safety rules; report incidents as required.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Previous manufacturing experience

Working with control display panels

Stand for extended periods

Unsupervised or team environment

Work on a computer

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Houston is seeking a Die Cutter on the 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 5:00 am–1:30 pm, currently on a 10‑hour shift). The team member will monitor automated assembly equipment, clear alarm codes, maintain material bins, and stage finished boxes on pallets outside the assembly room.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, mechanical inclination, and prior manufacturing experience. Must stand for long periods, work unsupervised or in a team, and be able to use a