Machine Operator-Assembly

WestRock Company; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Mental Health benefits

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Machine Operator to efficiently run production equipment on 2nd shift (3p-11p) with overtime as needed. You will monitor PLCs, hoppers and conveyors, fill feeders, troubleshoot alarms and keep the area clean and organized.

Safety and quality traceability are essential in this role. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2+ years in manufacturing, and the ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime/weekends.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating/maintenance instructions.
• Knowledge of OSHA machine guarding and lockout/tagout procedures.
• LEAN/TPS knowledge is a plus.
• Understand and follow company quality and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines during the shift and respond to alarms.
• Monitor feeding tubes, hoppers, PLCs, motors and conveyors to keep lines running.
• Fill hoppers and ensure feeders do not run out of parts.
• Troubleshoot alarms to clear codes and maintain uptime.
• Maintain a clean, organized assembly area and log traceability data.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures and safety policies.
• Collaborate with other teams and cover for colleagues as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading docs

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic hand tools

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.

M-F, 2nd Shift 3p-11p overtime and weekends as needed

$20/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.
• 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.
• Understands and follows Company’s quality and corporate/environmental policies.

What we offer:

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

• Benefits include:
• Medical w/ HSA
• 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.