Lead, Converting Operator - 2nd Shift

Smurfit Westrock; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in New York is seeking a Lead, Converting on the 2nd shift to operate a flexographic press and support manufacturing quality. You will perform make-ready, calibrate setups, and maintain a clean, safe work area while collaborating with team members.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, maintaining quality, and assisting with other printing processes. Must read safety rules and use basic math; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain and operate a flexographic press.
• Work under minimum supervision.
• Conduct make ready by installing rollers, plates, inks, and dies; adjust for print quality.
• Clean, lubricate and perform minor maintenance to maintain quality.
• Notify supervision of repairs or replacement parts needed.
• Deliver finished material to proper areas and ensure equipment safety.
• Assist with other printing processes and training of team members.
• Adhere to documents, specifications and LEAN principles.

Skills

Hand tools

Basic arithmetic

Reading instructions

Overtime willingness

Safe work practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Color vision tests

Basic computer skills

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.

Lead, Converting

2nd shift

$32.96/hr + $2/hr premium

The opportunity

Primary job duties will include but not limited to safely perform a wide range of tasks supporting the manufacturing areas, production, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up, adjusts, maintains and operates a flexographic press.
• Works under minimum supervision.
• Conducts make ready by installing anilox rollers, plates, inks, and dies into the proper stations, making necessary adjustments for optimal print quality.
• Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments to maintain quality of production.
• Notifies supervision of needed repairs or replacement parts.
• Delivers finished material to proper manufacturing areas as required.
• Ensures that assigned equipment is properly maintained and in safe operating condition.
• Assists with other printing processes as needed and directed by supervision.
• Assists in training individuals and other team members as assigned.
• Understands all documents pertaining to the printing process and adheres to specification requirements.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and core processes.
• Complies with established safety procedures and policies with the intent of maintaining a safe working environment.
• Keeps area clean and orderly.
• Supports, understands, and adheres to LEAN Principles and Rules by identifying, evaluating and resolving problems.
• Focuses on continuous improvement, quality, improved cycle times, safety, cost reductions, and customer satisfaction.
• Works with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects and/or validations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.)
• Must have 1 - 3 years’ related experience.
• Must have the ability to write and read simple instructions.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have proficient skills in the use of hand tools.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing up to 8 hours per day and walking to and from various machines and locations throughout the facility.
• Ability to grasp objects with hands and fingers.
• Ability to repetitively bend and twist at trunk level.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to crouch and/or kneel when required.
• Ability to navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend and kneel thorough the entire shift.

The starting range is $32.96hr, 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, 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 1 year of service, 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.

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.