Offset Feeder Operator

Smurfit Westrock; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Bonus incentive

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in New Jersey seeks a feeder operator assistant to support First and Second Press Operators by setting up and maintaining feeders for each press run. You will ensure continuous running speeds and proper stock handling in accordance with company standards.

Responsibilities include preparing gauges and stock, loading presses, maintaining cleanliness, and reporting material needs to the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required to perform calculations.
• Ability to read and comprehend ruler measurements.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, and work instructions.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or ability to pass a mechanical test.
• Good attendance required.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Sets gauges, wheels, belts and guides for feeder and delivery on each press run.
• Signs for and checks stock release form prior to each press run assuring caliper, amount, size and color. Completes proper form when stock is returned to warehouse.
• Loads press with stock.
• Provides wash-up and clean-up on press and maintains cleanliness and safety in the press area.
• Loads tags from paper mills segregated for each run.
• Provides waste sheets for make ready.
• Alerts First Press Operator or Printing Manager of stock needed for following run.
• Advises Production Manager of low material or chemistry supply.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Read ruler

Safety rules

Mechanical aptitude

Attendance

Overtime willingness

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assist First Press Operator and Second Press Operator by setting up and maintaining feeder for each press run. Provides continuous running speeds in accordance with standards set forth by the company.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Sets gauges, wheels, belts and guides for feeder and delivery on each press run.
• Signs for and checks stock release form prior to each press run assuring caliper, amount, size and color. Completes proper form when stock is returned to warehouse.
• Loads press with stock.
• Provides wash-up and clean-up on press and maintains cleanliness and safety in the press area.
• Loads tags from paper mills segregated for each run.
• Provides waste sheets for make ready.
• Alerts First Press Operator or Printing Manager of stock needed for following run.
• Advises Production Manager of low material or chemistry supply.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have basic math skills to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be able to read and comprehend measurements on a ruler.
• Must be able to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, and work instructions.
• Must be able to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Employee is required to: sit, stand, be mobile, talk, see, and hear.

The starting rate is $17.50-$21.00 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.