Feeder Packer

Smurfit Westrock Company; Joplin, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

PTO & 11 holidays

Safety shoe allowance

Training & development

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Joplin, MO is seeking an entry-level quality/processing associate to perform quality audits, verify job completion, and maintain carton quality on the production line. You will learn to make-ready machines, monitor materials, complete reports, and uphold housekeeping standards under supervision.

Responsibilities include reading job sheets, conducting basic measurements, operating simple test devices, and performing line clearances.

Qualifications

• Ability to use and read basic measurement devices.
• Willingness to learn to operate testing devices such as Chatillon and Mettler PM 480.
• Pallet jack certification is a plus.
• General mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform quality checks on cartons being processed.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document quality audits and verify job completion.
• Check job specifications to carton and monitor carton quality.
• Learn to make-ready machines and maintain materials for production.
• Complete necessary reports and maintain housekeeping to standards.
• Perform line clearance and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Measurement basics

Basic computer skills

Quality checks

Safety awareness

Tools

Chatillon

Mettler PM 480

Fluke IR Thermometer

Tape measure

Job description

This role can include Feeder Packer, Graphic Utility, Sheeter Assistant, Delivery Operator, and/or Aerator.

The Opportunity:

Perform and document quality audits, verify job completion, understand job sheet. Check job specifications to carton, learn to Make-ready machine, monitor carton quality, maintain materials for production, complete necessary reports (forms), maintain housekeeping to standards set by management, complete line clearance and additional job duties as assigned by department manager.

Compliance with all workplace rules, policies and procedures, i.e. SQF, safety, etc.

Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, ear plugs, Appropriate Gloves, Safety Shoes, Hair and Beard net if applicable, Bump Caps if applicable and Level 7 Sleeves if Applicable

What You Need to Succeed:

• Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and rule
• Able to learn to operate testing devices (i.e. Chatillon, E J Caddy, Mettler PM 480, Fluke IR Thermometer
• Pallet jack certification is a plus
• General mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to perform quality checks on cartons being processed.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
• 401K with company match
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
• Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• 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.