Flexo Print Operator — Precision & Lean Focus

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 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.