Feeder Catcher

Smurfit Westrock plc; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 39,950,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is hiring for a Full Time 3rd shift Packer/Inspector. The role inspects cartons for defects, packs products for shipment, and ensures accurate labeling and tagging in a fast-paced production setting.

Candidates must have basic math skills, be able to stand for long periods, and complete cGMP and QOP trainings. Drug screening after conditional offers is required. The company offers opportunities on a night shift with potential for long-term employment.

Qualifications

• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurements.
• Production-minded – fast-paced, high-output focus.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Verifies case label information to the carton and Electronic Job Jacket.
• Verifies case count with case label at the beginning of production run.
• Pulls samples for quality audit inspection.
• Pulls samples from each case for inspection of folding and gluing.
• Identifies last case of order with blue tape.
• Identifies last partial case with case label.
• Identifies non-conformity cartons with a flag on each case.
• Pulls three consecutive cartons when source tag is used and checks tags.
• Assists in line clearance upon order completion.
• Maintains cleaning and housekeeping of each gluer and department.
• Performs flat packing process.
• Sorts cartons in WIP and rework for quality defects.
• Feeds gluer as needed.
• Follows all safety, policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Complies with 5S and SQF guidelines and reports food safety concerns.
• Willing to work flexible hours.

Skills

Problem-solving

Follow instructions

Team environment

Mathematical ability

Production mindset

Basic computer skills

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.

Hiring Immediately - Full Time

Positions available on 3rd shift

3rd Shift: Mon-Fri 11pm-7am

The Feeder Catcher inspects cartons for defects and packs out product for shipment. When gluers are on make-ready, the Packer/Inspector will work in the Sorting Area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Verifies case label information to the carton and Electronic Job Jacket.
• Verifies case count with case label the beginning of production run.
• Responsible for pulling samples for quality audit inspection.
• Responsible for pulling samples from each case for inspection of proper folding and gluing.
• Identifies last case of order with blue tape.
• Identifies last partial case with case label.
• Identifies non-conformity cartons with a “flag” on each case identifying the non-conformity.
• When source tag application is used, responsible for pulling three (3) consecutive cartons from each row and using the tag verifier to insure tags are activated by passing over the appropriate tag verifier.
• Assists in performing line clearance upon completion of each order.
• Responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping of each gluer as well as the department.
• Responsible for flat packing process.
• Sorts cartons in Work-in-Process (WIP) and rework for quality defects.
• Feeding gluer as needed.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures, and instructions.
• Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties.
• This position will help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines, and immediately report any food safety concerns to management.
• Willing to work flexible hours as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-year work related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must complete cGMP training and Departmental QOP training.
• Must pass color blindness test, good vision a must.
• Must pass Company pre-employment testing.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurements.
• Quality driven – establishes high standards, is able to maintain high standards, does work right the first time, and inspects work for flaws, corrects own errors, regularly produces accurate work. Able to identify all manufacturing defects related to the production of printed/unprinted folding cartons.
• Production-minded – Produces an appropriate quantity of work, does not get bogged down, able to multi-task. Must be able to perform these tasks in a fast-paced environment for long hours.
• Basic computer skills.
• Standing for long periods of time.

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.