Digital Press Operator

Smurfit Westrock Company; Chattanooga (TN); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive training and development

Global packaging company with focus on

Sustainability and Safety culture

Descripción de la vacante

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Digital Press Operator to safely operate a digital printing press used for temporary, permanent, and signage displays. You will stage materials, ensure files are ready, and perform start‑up and routine maintenance across shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math and computer skills, and a solid understanding of digital graphics production. Overtime may be required in a fast-paced production environment.

Formación

• Strong ability to read safety rules and manuals; follow procedures accurately.
• Basic math skills for measurements and tolerances; ability to convert units.
• Experience or familiarity with digital graphics and print file formats.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and basic computer skills.

Responsabilidades

• Operate the digital press safely and efficiently according to the job schedule.
• Stage materials for the press for current and upcoming shifts.
• Ensure print files are available for upcoming jobs.
• Perform routine start-up and daily maintenance; report issues as needed.
• Carry out preventative maintenance as required.
• Maintain production quality; assist with color calibration and profiling.
• Follow quality procedures and perform quality checks.
• Log production in job and inventory tracking systems.
• Maintain print queue and file directories; ensure file accuracy.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work safely and in compliance with company policies; overtime may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Desktop publishing basics

MS Office proficiency

Digital graphics production

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Desktop publishing software

Digital printing press operation

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity

The Digital Press Operator position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a digital printing press used to produce temporary, permanent, and signage displays and display components.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Operate the digital press safely and efficiently according to the job schedule provided.
• Stage materials for the press for current and upcoming shifts.
• Ensure that all necessary print files are available for upcoming jobs to be produced.
• Complete the routine start-up and daily maintenance requirements and report any operational issues with the press to the appropriate people.
• Complete the required preventative maintenance routines as required.
• Maintain production quality standards for all materials produced on the press including assistance with color calibration and profiling.
• Responsible for insuring quality procedures and quality checks are followed.
• Complete all the necessary production efficiency reporting as required.
• Log production into the required job and inventory tracking systems as required.
• Help to maintain the print queue and file directory ensuring accurate use of files.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed

• High school diploma or GED minimum
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a strong understanding of digital graphics production and digital file formats. The position also requires excellent computer system operation skills with some background in desktop publishing for graphic arts applications. The applicant must also be proficient in the use of all MS Office applications

What we offer

• 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.