Offset Feeder Printer Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts or health-s

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid sick leave

10 days of paid vacation

11 days of paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in New Jersey (Plainfield) is seeking an operator to run offset and direct image printing equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency. You will set up, adjust, and maintain machinery, review job specs, and collaborate with maintenance to sustain continuous workflow.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to specifications, and teamwork, with opportunities to train others and contribute to process improvements in a global packaging company focused on sustainability.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and recognize differences between words and numerical sequences.
• Effective communication skills including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to present information clearly in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and percentages.
• Intermediate computer skills (email, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing).
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or ability to pass a mechanical assessment.
• Knowledge of printing process documentation and adherence to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate offset and direct image printing equipment to meet production and quality standards.
• Operate auxiliary equipment such as cutters and plate-making systems.
• Review and follow job specifications and production documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify, troubleshoot, and correct malfunctions.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and machine adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
• Notify leadership of required repairs or replacement parts.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in safe working condition.
• Support training of team members as assigned.
• Collaborate with maintenance and cross-functional teams on projects and process improvements.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety standards at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Apply LEAN principles to improve quality, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Reading numbers

Communication

Presenting

Safety procedures

Basic math

Computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Printing documentation

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.

The Opportunity

Operate offset and direct image printing equipment to support high-quality, efficient production. This role is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and maintaining printing machinery while ensuring adherence to specifications, safety standards, and production goals. A typical day includes reviewing job specifications, preparing equipment, monitoring print quality, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with maintenance and other departments to ensure continuous workflow and operational excellence.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Set up, adjust, and operate offset and direct image printing equipment to meet production and quality standards.
• Operate auxiliary equipment such as cutters and plate‑making systems.
• Review and follow job specifications and production documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify, troubleshoot, and correct malfunctions.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and machine adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
• Notify leadership of required repairs or replacement parts.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in safe working condition.
• Support training of team members as assigned.
• Collaborate with maintenance and cross‑functional teams on projects and process improvements.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety standards at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Apply LEAN principles to improve quality, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.

What You Need To Succeed

• Ability to read and recognize differences between words and numerical sequences.
• Effective communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to present information clearly in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and percentages.
• Intermediate computer skills (email, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing).
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or ability to pass a mechanical assessment.
• Knowledge of printing process documentation and adherence to specifications.
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and work overtime as needed.
• Ability to pass color vision testing.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and skills
• Opportunity to work within a global packaging company focused on sustainability, safety, and inclusion

Shifts: They are three days/nights a week and are 12 hour shifts.

The starting rate is $20 per hour, depending on your role, level, experience, and location. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education.

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
• paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
• 10 days of paid vacation
• 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change

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.