Machine Operator Assistant Stacker

Smurfit Westrock; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Stacker Operator for 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3p-11p) with overtime and weekends as needed. The role involves safely operating stacker equipment, assisting with setup and changeovers, and ensuring product quality in a fast-paced corrugator environment.

The candidate should be mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, with strong safety practices and willingness to perform maintenance tasks. Benefits and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret basic instructions, safety procedures, Factory Orders, and machine manuals.
• Proficiency in basic math and the ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting.
• Willingness to perform preventive maintenance (PMs) as assigned.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and Saturdays as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with stacker equipment and support operators across multiple machines as needed.
• Assist with equipment setup and changeovers, including installing dies, attachments, and printing plates where applicable, and setting pull rolls, collars, straps, scores, heads and blade combinations.
• Adjust pressures and registering; operate and monitor glue and ink systems; set folding rails, squaring sections, and ejectors.
• Follow Factory Orders and production specifications accurately.
• Perform required quality checks: first-piece and in-process inspections, ink color and viscosity checks, and verification of box folding and completion.
• Take corrective action or elevate issues to ensure customer quality requirements are met.

Skills

Reading instructions

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Overtime readiness

Physical stamina

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Stacker Operator

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

$22.04/hr

The Opportunity:

The Stacker Operator plays a critical role in supporting corrugator and converting operations by safely operating and assisting with stacker and related equipment. This position ensures product quality, workplace safety, and production efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, quality-driven, and eager to grow within the organization.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all required safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, PPE usage (safety shoes and hearing protection), and safe material handling practices.
• Maintain constant awareness of moving machinery, nip points, conveyors, stop buttons, and guarding systems.
• Correctly use and maintain guards, gates, chains, and safety devices always.
• Immediately shut down equipment and notify supervision if unsafe conditions, malfunctions, or major issues occur.

Operational Support & Equipment Setup

• Operate and assist with stacker equipment and support operators across multiple machines as needed.
• Assist with equipment setup and changeovers, including:
  • Installing dies, attachments, and printing plates (as applicable)
  • Setting pull rolls, collars, straps, scores, heads, and blade combinations
  • Setting and adjusting Prefeeder and Lead Edge Feeder
  • Adjusting pressures and registering
  • Operating and monitoring glue and ink systems
  • Setting folding rails, squaring sections, and ejectors
• Accurately follow Factory Orders and production specifications.
• Perform required quality checks, including:
• First-piece dimensional and print inspections
• In-process quality inspections
• Ink color and viscosity checks
• Verification of proper box folding and completion
• Take corrective action or elevate issues to ensure customer quality requirements are met.

What You Need to Succeed:

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret basic instructions, safety procedures, Factory Orders, and machine manuals.
• Proficiency in basic math and the ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting
• Willingness to perform preventive maintenance (PMs) as assigned.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and Saturdays as required.
  Must be open to overtime.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift materials, and perform repetitive physical tasks safely.

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.