Former Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Texas is seeking a Former Operator to support production lines in a safety‑driven environment. You will supervise crew assignments, assist with machine make-ready, and monitor packaging processes to meet quality and output goals.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety procedures, accurate reporting, and active participation in continuous improvement. Candidates must pass a drug screen after a conditional offer; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety protocols and report hazards.
• Operate and monitor production lines to meet output goals.
• Maintain product quality by inspecting finished goods and raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Safety: enforce safe work practices and report near misses or incidents.
• Production: manage crew, make-ready, and ensure proper machine setup for each job.
• Quality: test and verify product quality and reject non-conforming items.

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.

Former Operator

Safety

Ensure all safety procedures are followed at all times. Hold employees accountable for working within established rules and for proactively identifying and removing hazards. Immediately report all near misses, incidents, first aid cases, and unsafe working conditions to the Plant Manager and Safety Manager without exception. Administer and model safe work practices within the assigned area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA regulations and plant safety standards. Maintain responsibility for the safety and well-being of self and assigned employees.

Production

Safety always takes priority over production. Maintain primary responsibility for all activities and personnel assigned to the machine. Manage crew assignments, including rotations and breaks. Work in conjunction with the Team Leader to manage packers, trainees, and belt personnel. Perform machine make-ready activities. Proofread job jackets to verify job-specific requirements and collect customer job samples when required. Achieve established production goals related to waste, output, and make-readies. Ensure all DMS checklists and documentation are completed accurately and on time. Inspect products for non-conforming conditions including glue issues, folds, scoring, cutting, and print quality. Set up proper delivery for each job and configure the glue system for the M&P former. Complete daily production reports and set up code printers. Troubleshoot PMC, M&P, glue systems, and other applicable production equipment as needed. Maintain responsibility for product safety and quality, reporting any concerns to Senior Management or the Quality Manager.

Quality

Maintain excellent product quality standards at all times. Ensure adherence to established control plans. Perform water testing for the PMC machine and pull samples from the M&P former as required. Ensure proper procedures are followed for rejecting raw materials. Follow established procedures for evaluating, rejecting, or approving questionable product produced by the machine.

Maintenance

Assist with machine maintenance activities as needed.

Housekeeping

Assist with housekeeping of production machines. Maintain cleanliness of equipment within the assigned area of responsibility.

Machinery

Perform and ensure all preventative maintenance is completed according to scheduled Zone PM requirements.

Performance Excellence

Actively participate in applicable performance excellence and continuous improvement activities.

Additional Responsibility

Serve as backup to the Team Leader as required.

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.