Label Press Assistant

Smurfit Westrock plc; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Career growth

Competitive salary

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Michigan is seeking a maintenance-ready press operator to support high-speed packaging production. You will perform cleaning, preventative maintenance, assembly of print cylinders, and waste removal while ensuring safety and quality. Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and follow instructions are essential.

This on-site role offers comprehensive training and opportunities for career progression within a global packaging company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prefer 3 years of work experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and follow work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Knowledge of machine operations and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains press equipment and common work areas.
• Assists with preventative maintenance activities.
• Assembles print cylinders and gears.
• Removes waste from the press area.
• Provide quality label and packaging products to our customers.
• Meet on-time delivery deadlines to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Work with teammates to achieve production goals.
• Strive to become proficient in all position responsibilities.

Skills

High school diploma

3 years experience

English proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Machine operations

Stand for shift

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.

The Opportunity

• Cleans and maintains press equipment and common work areas
• Assists with preventative maintenance activities
• Assembles print cylinders and gears
• Removes waste from the press area

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Provide quality label and packaging products to our customers
• Meet on-time delivery deadlines to ensure customer satisfaction
• Work with teammates to achieve production goals
• Strive to become proficient in all position responsibilities

What You Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
• Preferred 3 years of work experience
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and follow work instructions
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred
• Knowledge of machine operations and troubleshooting techniques
• Ability to stand for the entire shift

What We Offer

• Corporate culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training and numerous learning and development opportunities
• Competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• Career growth with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are foundational to daily operations and business success

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.