Feeder Catcher Assistant

Smurfit Westrock; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a production packaging operator to load, feed, and pack cartons on a folder gluer machine while upholding strict quality standards.

You will inspect cartons, record ticket information, and coordinate with the warehouse to ensure correct materials. The role requires accuracy, basic math, color vision, and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must pass basic reading test.
• Must have basic arithmetic ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Must meet minimum requirement on a mechanical test or demonstrate mechanical aptitude from prior work experience.
• Must pass color vision test.
• Must pass color hue test.
• Basic personal computer skills.
• Must 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

• Loads and feeds cartons into the feed station.
• Prints out one label containing job ticket information for each pack-out and places it at the packing station.
• Brings the job ticket to the warehouse to get corrugated released and returns it to packing.
• Sets up the packing station and the tape machine for carton sizes.
• Packs cartons into boxes according to packing instructions.
• Inspects carton quality for offset, register, color, scum, glue, skewing, and overall appearance.
• Pulls random carton samples per customer specifications.
• Writes job ticket number and customer name on each carton and places them in the sample bin.
• Clears machine and area after each run; disposes of scrap corrugated.
• Cleans machine and surrounding area daily; eye protection and mask required.
• Completes ISO forms and quality checks for each job.
• Follows safety rules and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Color vision

Color hue tests

Basic computer skills

Attendance

Overtime willingness

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Description & Requirements

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.

Responsible for loading, catching, and packing cartons on the folder gluer machine while maintaining established quality standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Loads and feeds cartons into the feed station.
• Prints out one label containing job ticket information for each pack-out and places it at the packing station. (i.e. – quantity per case, quantity per roll, how many tiers, etc.)
• Checks with the operator to determine what line item will be run and then brings the job ticket to the warehouse to get the appropriate corrugated released. Brings the corrugated back to the packing station.
• Sets up the packing station and the tape machine to accommodate specific carton sizes.
• Packs cartons into boxes according to the quantities listed on the packing instructions (per the job ticket).
• Inspects quality of cartons including offset, register, color, scum, gluing, skewing, air hammer damage, and general appearance of cartons. Informs gluer operator or finishing supervisor of quality concerns.
• Pulls random carton samples from each run according to customer specifications.
• Responsible for pulling two flat samples and six glued samples for each item on the job ticket. Also responsible for writing the job ticket number and customer name on each carton and putting them in the WestRock sample bin.
• Clears machine and the area within the designated blue clearance line after each carton run and picks up and destroys all foreign cartons. Empties barrels and disposes of scrap corrugated. Removes the last skid from each run with a power hand truck. Signs line clearance paper and checks over all paperwork and labels on the cartons.
• Cleans the machine with an air hose and sweeps the surrounding floor area on a daily basis. (Eye protection and mask required while using air hose.)
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all ISO forms and quality checks for each job.
• Performs job duties in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company safety rules.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must pass basic reading test.
• Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have the ability to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
• Must pass color vision test.
• Must pass color hue test.
• Basic personal computer skills.
• 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.

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.