Folder Operator Trainee

Smurfit Westrock; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Raleigh, NC is seeking an insert folding equipment operator. You will set up and maintain folding equipment, locate flatstock, and prepare inserts and outserts for production. The role emphasizes adherence to 6S, SOPs, and continuous quality.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of related experience, with the ability to work overtime during busy periods. The company offers competitive pay and development opportunities as part of a safety-first,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write complex instructions and memos.
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed.
• Must perform all essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain insert folding equipment.
• Locate flatstock and prepare for folding inserts and outserts.
• Perform preventative machine maintenance and minor adjustments.
• Operate insert folding equipment as needed.
• Adhere to 6S, SOPs and work instructions.
• Make trays and shippers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Willingness to overtime

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

he Opportunity:

• Set up and maintain insert folding equipment
• Locates flatstock to make ready for folding inserts and outserts.
• Performs all required preventative machine maintenance
• Performs all make readies and minor adjustments to produce inserts.
• Operates insert folding equipment as needed.
• Adheres to 6S, SOP’s and work instructions.
• Makes trays and shippers as needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or G.E.D).
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to read and write complex instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Willing and able 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.

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

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.