Entry Cutter Operator

Smurfit Westrock plc; Hicksville (NY); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Global packaging company values

Résumé du poste

Smurfit Westrock in New York is seeking a Cutter Operator to set up and run the cutter to customer specifications and to perform inspections to ensure quality products. The role requires reading and interpreting job tickets, SOPs, and customer specifications, with a focus on accuracy and safety.

You will collaborate with pressmen and management to ensure on-time production. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of related experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to read and write complex instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be capable of maintaining good attendance.
• Must be able to work overtime; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsabilités

• Locates flatstock and performs make readies.
• Sets up and operates cutter.
• Adheres to SOPs and work instructions.
• Makes trays, shippers and box labels as needed.
• Adheres to quality standards.
• Performs weekly and monthly maintenance.
• Communicates effectively with pressmen, operators, management and suppliers.
• Interprets job tickets and customer specifications to efficiently set-up and run the cutter.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Reading/writing complex instructions

Reading/interpreting safety documents

English communication

Basic computer skills

Overtime readiness

Team collaboration

Outils

Cutter machine

Paper jogger

Description du poste

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.

Cutter Operator

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Setup and operate cutter to customer specifications and perform process inspections to ensure quality product. Cut inserts into the required measurement for further production.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Locates flatstock and performs make readies.
• Sets up and operates cutter.
• Adheres to SOP’s and work instructions.
• Makes trays, shippers and box labels as needed.
• Adheres to quality standards.
• Performs weekly and monthly maintenance.
• Communicates effectively with pressmen, operators, manufacturers, management, and suppliers.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of machine control panel, air system, movement of back gauge, computer capabilities.
• Understands paperweights and their effect on the cutting knives.
• Operates a paper jogger and paper lifter and stacks neatly in the proper sequence.
• Programs the computer for all required jobs to comply with the job specifications.
• Understands quality criteria and perform all quality inspections.
• Performs knife changes and knife adjustments in addition to required machine maintenance.
• Troubleshoots mechanical difficulties (power shut down, manual recycling of knife).
• May be cross trained in other areas of the plant and perform other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to team effort by exhibiting strong work ethic, problem solving, providing training and demonstrating leadership.
• Contributes to quality investigations when necessary.
• Interprets job ticket information and customer specifications to efficiently set-up and run the cutter.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two to three years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must be able to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
• Must have the ability to read and write complex instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must have strong mathematical skills.
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be capable of maintaining good attendance.
• Must be able to work overtime; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

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.