Folder Gluer Apprentice - 2nd Shift

Smurfit Westrock; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Global packaging company

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in West Chester, OH is hiring a Folder/Gluer Apprentice to help set up the feed section of the machine and assist the operator during training. This role cross-trains across all functions and aims to promote future folder gluer operators from the Apprentice pool.

The position is on-site with a second shift, offering comprehensive training, competitive pay starting at the posted rate, and opportunities within a global packaging company focused on sustainability and safety.

Qualifications

• Set up the feed section of the folder/gluer machine.
• Ensure sheets are properly placed in the machine.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and safety of the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up the feed section of the machine in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the sheets placed in the machine are in proper placement.
• Overall quality and cleanliness of the machine.
• Assist the operator on all aspects as required during training.
• Fill in during the absence of the operator.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Folder Gluer Apprentice - West Chester, OH

Shift: 2nd

Summary

The Folder/Gluer Apprentice is responsible for the correct set up of the feed section of the machine along with assisting the machine operator with other duties. This position will cross-train in all functions and tasks with running the folder/gluer machines in our facility. Future folder gluer operators will come from the folder gluer Apprentice pool.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Responsible for setting up the feed section of the machine in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that the sheets placed in the machine are in proper placement.
• Overall quality and cleanliness of the machine.
• Assist the operator on all aspects as required during training.
• Fill in during the absence of the operator.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The starting rate is $22.78 per hour, 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, 10 days of paid vacation, 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. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. 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.