Machine Tender

Smurfit Westrock Company; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits on

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Bindery Associate to assist with moving work-in-progress and finished products through the Bindery, loading WIP into equipment and unloading packed cartons. You will follow work instructions, inspect labels and quality criteria, and prepare trays and cartons for each customer order.

You will receive and handle finished product, operate bindery equipment, report issues, and complete paperwork.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to read a ruler.
• Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge.
• Must be able to learn quickly and adapt to change.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Must follow safety rules and operating policies.

Responsibilities

• Follows product flow instructions and loads/unloads WIP and finished product.
• Inspects product for quality and proper labeling and glue alignment.
• Assembles and inspects trays and cartons at the start of each order.
• Receives finished product and ensures quality criteria are met.
• Operates and monitors bindery machinery; reports issues promptly.
• Shrink wraps, packs, and completes necessary paperwork.
• Maintains daily production records and supports other functions as needed.

Skills

Read a ruler

Basic computer knowledge

Team environment

Communication

Attendance

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assist with the movement of work-in-progress (WIP) and finished product through the Bindery, assisting other operators by loading WIP into various equipment, unloading and packing finished product, making boxes, and loading skids.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follows product flow instructions.
• Inspects product (labels, inserts, and glued out-serts) on all designated quality criteria throughout the production process, which includes proper labeling and glue alignment with control.
• Assembles and inspects trays and cartons at the beginning of each customer order.
• Receives and handles the finished product from the machine and into the trays, ensuring that all designated quality criteria have been met.
• Loads and catches the product on each machine type.
• Activates machinery which includes start up, glue system, bar code scanners, double sheet detectors, jam detectors, and missing print detectors.
• Reports machine problems and shuts off the machine in a timely manner when issues occur.
• Shrink wraps and packs the finished product and completes all necessary paperwork.
• Cross-trains on other functions as requested.
• Contributes to quality investigations when necessary.
• Interprets job ticket information and customer specifications to set up and run bindery equipment efficiently.
• Understands and respects responsibilities of working in an SOP and cGMP environment.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with company safety rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Assists the operator in locating the product.
• Maintains records of daily production, using specified forms.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must be able to read a ruler.
• Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge.
• Must be able to learn quickly and adapt to change.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of or ability to learn safety rules and procedures, and operating policies and procedures.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available on 1st day
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off

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