Digital Press Assistant

Smurfit Westrock; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401K plan with company match

Annual incentive program

Attendance bonuses

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Press Assistant for the Chattanooga shift to support a multi-color flexographic printing press. You will help with setup, changeovers, ink replenishment, and routine maintenance to ensure quick make-readies and efficient production.

The role emphasizes accurate ticket review, material handling, and adherence to safety procedures, with attention to quality and smooth operations across the press area.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain, and operate a flexographic press in the absence of an operator.
• Review job ticket and select the proper type and quantity of material.
• Assist in material changeovers; ensure correct material is present and organized for production runs.
• Clean, lubricate, and make minor adjustments to maintain quality of production.
• Clean and maintain press equipment and general areas.
• Remove and mount plates when needed.
• Replenish inks and other raw material as needed.
• Notify supervision of needed repairs or replacement parts.
• Move loads of printed and unprinted stock when necessary.
• Assist the press operator with preventative maintenance.
• Assist with other printing processes as needed and as directed by supervision.
• Complies with established safety procedures and policies.
• Follows established standard operating procedures.
• Completes required documentation.
• Assembles print cylinders and gears.
• Performs and reviews line clearance.
• Removes waste from the press area.
• Works with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects and/or validations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Arithmetic

Reading & interpreting documents

Attendance

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Flexographic press operation

Job description

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.

Press Assistant - Chattanooga Shift: Train on 1st shift, move to 12-hour nights

General Purpose: Assist a team of press operators to ensure quick and efficient make-readies for multicolor flexographic printing press. Assist with the setup, repair, operation, and maintenance of the press.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Sets up, adjusts, maintains, and operates a flexographic press in the absence of an operator.
• Reviews job ticket and selects the proper type and quantity of material.
• Assists in material changeovers. Ensure correct material is present and organized for production runs.
• Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments to maintain quality of production.
• Cleans and maintains press equipment (pans, pumps, anilox rolls, etc.) along with general common areas.
• Removes and mounts plates when needed.
• Replenishes inks and other raw material as needed.
• Notifies supervision of needed repairs or replacement parts.
• Moves loads of printed and unprinted stock when necessary.
• Assists the press operator with preventative maintenance of the press.
• Assists with other printing processes as needed and as directed by supervision.
• Complies with established safety procedures and policies.
• Follows established standard operating procedures.
• Completes required documentation.
• Assembles print cylinders and gears.
• Performs and reviews line clearance.
• Removes waste from the press area.
• Works with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects and/or validations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• 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.

OTHER:

• We focus on career development and internal promotions. Extensive OSHA safety and other training programs.
• Responsible for the overall Safety, Quality and cleanliness of equipment and area. Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Annual set shift schedules working 12-hour shifts.
• Very competitive wage, benefit packages which include vacation time, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan with company match, annual incentive program and attendance bonuses.

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.