Machine Operator-Assembly

Smurfit Westrock; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Machine Operator - Assembly for a Monday-Friday 3rd shift (10p-6a) at our Texas facility. Overtime and weekends may be required. Pay range is $20-$21 per hour.

The role focuses on safe, efficient operation of production machines, with emphasis on alarm response, material handling, and quality traceability. Successful candidates will have at least 2 years in manufacturing, be able to work in a team, and demonstrate basic tool usage.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ manufacturing experience.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekends.
• Team-oriented with ability to rotate jobs as needed.
• Experience with basic hand tools required.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines to ensure safe, efficient performance.
• Attend to alarms, monitor feeders and hoppers, PLCs, motors, conveyors.
• Troubleshoot to clear alarm codes and maintain organization and cleanliness.
• Maintain traceability logs and perform part inspections as required.
• Back up teammates and assist other departments as directed.

Skills

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Ability to read manuals

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Basic hand tools

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.

Machine Operator - Assembly

M-F, 3rd Shift 10p-6a overtime and weekends as needed

$20-$21/hr

The Opportunity

The Machine Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of the production machines during their shift, he or she will ensure the machines continue running by attending to the alarms as necessary, monitoring all feeding tubes and parts hoppers as well as all PLC's, motors, conveyors, and end operations equipment necessary to run safely and efficiently. The Machine Operator will be responsible for filling all hoppers and to ensure feeders do not run out of parts. The Machine Operator will troubleshoot as needed in order to successfully clear the alarm codes the machine displays and will ensure the assembly area is maintained in constant state of organization and cleanliness. In the absence of the Production Lead, this position reports to the Production Supervisor.

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.

Machine Operator - Assembly

M-F, 3rd Shift 10p-6a overtime and weekends as needed

$20-$21/hr

The Opportunity

The Machine Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of the production machines during their shift, he or she will ensure the machines continue running by attending to the alarms as necessary, monitoring all feeding tubes and parts hoppers as well as all PLC's, motors, conveyors, and end operations equipment necessary to run safely and efficiently. The Machine Operator will be responsible for filling all hoppers and to ensure feeders do not run out of parts. The Machine Operator will troubleshoot as needed in order to successfully clear the alarm codes the machine displays and will ensure the assembly area is maintained in constant state of organization and cleanliness. In the absence of the Production Lead, this position reports to the Production Supervisor.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Perform all work in accordance with the highest standards of Smurfit Westrock Vitop safety policies, ensure all safety policies and processes are enforced.
• Successfully complete all essential training.
• Work directly with assembly room hoppers, feeders, vacuum loaders, and material conveyor systems.
• Perform alarm troubleshooting.
• Operate label printer.
• Fill out and maintains traceability log sheet for quality.
• Perform part inspections and various other functions to insure part conformity and quality.
• Generate documentation on changes that can be used to control traceability and ensure reproducibility.
• Follow established procedures in order to maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Adhere to lock-out tag-out policy and procedures.
• Preform all duties safely and efficiently.
• Work with all departments to meet daily tasks.
• Back up other team members, when necessary, regardless of department and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need To Succeed

• High school education or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experiences in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include overtime and weekend assignments.
• Ability to work in a team environment and rotate jobs or shifts as needed.
• Experience with basic hand tools required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements to include Machine Guarding and Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
• Knowledge of Safety ,5S, LEAN /TPS Toyota Production System a plus.
• Understanding standard work (SOP’s).
• Understands and follows Company’s quality and corporate/environmental policies.

What We Offer

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

• Benefits include:
• Medical w/ HSA
• Dental Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 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
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.