Lead, Converting Operator - 2nd Shift

Smurfit Westrock Company; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts or health/s

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Short-term bonus incentive

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation after 1 year

Paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Deer Park, NY, seeks a Lead, Converting on 2nd shift to safely operate a flexographic press, conduct make-ready, and maintain print quality.

You will perform setup, adjust equipment, train teammates, and ensure safety and LEAN compliance; overtime may be required. This role offers benefits including insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

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.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjusts, maintains and operates a flexographic press.
• Conduct make ready by installing components for optimal print quality.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment to maintain production quality.
• Notify supervision of needed repairs or replacement parts.
• Deliver finished material to appropriate manufacturing areas.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and safe to operate.
• Assist with other printing processes as needed.
• Assist in training team members as assigned.
• Understand documents related to the printing process and follow specs.
• Comply with company policies, procedures and core processes.

Skills

Flexographic press operation

Quality checks

LEAN principles

Team training support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Lead, Converting

2nd shift

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.
• 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. 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.

• short-term bonus incentive
• health, dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
• 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 1 year of service
• 11 days of paid holidays

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.