Flexo Operator - 3rd shift

Smurfit Westrock plc; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 35,118 - 50,017; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Five days of paid vacation after one year

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is looking for a Flexo Machine Operator to operate and maintain a flexographic press at their Deer Park facility. Responsibilities include setting up presses, conducting quality checks, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, 1-3 years of experience, and be able to work overtime as needed. Competitive benefits include health insurance and paid vacation after one year.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience is required.
• Must maintain good attendance and be willing to work overtime.
• Ability to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates a flexographic press.
• Conducts make ready by installing anilox rollers and inks.
• Cleans and maintains the quality of production.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret safety rules

Proficient skills in the use of hand tools

Basic arithmetic skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Title: Flexo Machine Operator

Shift: 3rd Shift

The opportunity:

Primary job duties will include but not limited to safely perform a wide range of tasks supporting the manufacturing areas, production, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sets up, adjusts, maintains and operates a flexographic press.
• Conducts make ready by installing anilox rollers, plates, inks, and dies into the proper stations, making necessary adjustments for optimal print quality.
• Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments to maintain quality of production.
• Notifies supervision of needed repairs or replacement parts.
• Delivers finished material to proper manufacturing areas as required.
• Ensures that assigned equipment is properly maintained and in safe operating condition.
• Assists with other printing processes as needed and directed by supervision.
• Assists in training individuals and other team members as assigned.
• Understands all documents pertaining to the printing process and adheres to specification requirements.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and core processes.
• Complies with established safety procedures and policies with the intent of maintaining a safe working environment.
• Keeps area clean and orderly.
• Supports, understands, and adheres to LEAN Principles and Rules by identifying, evaluating and resolving problems.
• Focuses on continuous improvement, quality, improved cycle times, safety, cost reductions, and customer satisfaction.
• Works with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects and/or validations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.)
• Must have 1 - 3 years’ related experience.
• Must have the ability to write and read simple instructions.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have proficient skills in the use of hand tools.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing up to 8 hours per day and walking to and from various machines and locations throughout the facility.
• Ability to grasp objects with hands and fingers.
• Ability to repetitively bend and twist at trunk level.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to crouch and/or kneel when required.
• Ability to navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend and kneel thorough the entire shift.

The starting range is $30.90/hr, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law. 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 1 year of service, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.