Manufacturing Operator Trainee - Hands-On Safety & Growth

Smurfit Westrock; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Operator Trainee to support daily production activities while learning to operate manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently. You will gain hands-on experience in machine setup, quality checks, material handling, and basic troubleshooting, building a foundation for future advancement within the production team.

This role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and teamwork across production, maintenance, and housekeeping tasks, with opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively with press operators and presspersons.
• Attention to detail when inspecting materials and completing documentation.
• Willingness to learn and assist across production, maintenance, and housekeeping activities.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures at all times.
• Load the roll stand for production.
• Maintain correct ink viscosity and clean ink stations.
• Operate the butt splicer.
• Inspect printed and cut materials for quality.
• Pack cartons on pallets for WIP or into corrugated cases for finished goods.
• Insert tags in loads for CNG pallets.
• Assist presspersons during machine make‑ready setup.
• Help locate corrugated cases when needed.
• Ensure product safety and quality; report any concerns to Senior Management or the Quality Manager.
• Assist maintenance personnel with machine repairs when needed.
• Assist with housekeeping around the machine.
• Assist presspersons with preventative maintenance tasks.
• Help troubleshoot mechanical issues on production equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Willingness to learn

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Operator Trainee to support daily production activities while learning to operate manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently. You will gain hands-on experience in machine setup, quality checks, material handling, and basic troubleshooting, building a foundation for future advancement within the production team.

This role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and teamwork across production, maintenance, and housekeeping tasks, with opportunities to advance