Flexo Press Operator

Smurfit-Westrock; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a skilled press operator to set up, adjust, maintain, and operate a flexographic press. This role requires careful attention to print quality, safety standards, and adherence to LEAN principles in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will perform make-ready, monitor quality, and collaborate with maintenance and other departments to ensure on-time production and continuous improvement. Strong reading, math, and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Ability to write and read simple instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Proficient with hand tools.
• Maintain good attendance.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, maintains and operates a flexographic press.
• Conducts make ready by installing components and adjusting for optimal print quality.
• Cleans, lubricates, and maintains equipment to ensure production quality.
• Notifies supervision of needed repairs or replacement parts.
• Delivers finished material to proper manufacturing areas as required.
• Ensures equipment is maintained and in safe operating condition.
• Assists with other printing processes as needed and directed by supervision.
• Assists in training team members as assigned.
• Understands documents pertaining to the printing process and adheres to specifications.
• Complies with company policies and safety procedures.
• Keeps area clean and orderly and supports LEAN principles.
• Works with other departments on projects and validations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience 1-3 yrs

Reading & writing simple instructions

Read and interpret safety rules

Basic computer skills

Basic arithmetic

Hand tools proficiency

Attendance reliability

Willingness to overtime

Ability to perform all functions with/

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.

Set up, adjust, maintain and operate a flexographic press.

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

• 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 have basic computer skills.
• 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 DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.