Nightshift Forming Operator C

Smurfit Westrock; Eutaw (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Alabama is seeking a Forming Operator C to join the Livingston Forming department. This role supports packaging production by running and monitoring forming equipment, ensuring safety procedures are followed, and producing quality boxes and trays.

The shift is 3 PM to 3 AM, Monday through Thursday with possible Fridays. A standard union payrate of $19.05 per hour applies. Candidates must wear protective gear and comply with SQF and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Protective equipment required: Safety glasses, ear plugs, bump cap, steel toe shoes, hair net, beard net, gloves, facemask.
• Essential knowledge: understanding job jackets, operate powered industrial trucks and pallet jacks.
• General: compliance with workplace rules, policies and procedures, SQF, safety, etc.

Responsibilities

• Start and Stop the machine, remove machine paper jams.
• Feed and catch / inspect on all cartons.
• Learn make ready procedures.
• Learn to navigate and troubleshoot the glue systems.

Skills

Safety procedures

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.

Job Title: Forming Operator C

Department: Livingston Forming

Shift: 3p-3a Monday - Thursday and possible Fridays

Union Payrate: $19.05

Summary

This position requires the trainee to be able follow all machine operational safety procedures. The trainee will be familiarized with all mechanical functions of all cutting, printing, and gluing machines. The trainee will also be familiarized with all mechanical functions of various styles of folding paper boxes and trays. In addition, the trainee must be able to recognize faulty boxes, such as not cut or creased properly, printing is not in registration, printing is not clean and sharp, and not folded or glued properly. Finally, the trainee must be able to maintain the basic operation of the above equipment.

Requirements

• Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, ear plugs, bump cap, steel toe shoes, hair net, beard net, gloves, facemask.
• Essential Knowledge: Knowledge in understanding job jackets, operate powered industrial trucks and pallet jacks
• General: Compliance with workplace rules, policies and procedures, SQF, safety, etc.

Essential/Marginal Functions

• Essential:
  • Start and Stop the machine, remove machine paper jams.
  • Feed and catch / inspect on all cartons.
  • Learn make ready procedures.
  • Learn to navigate and trouble shoot the glue systems.
• Marginal:
  • May be required to empty trash carts at compactor or baler room.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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.