Offset Press Operator

Smurfit Westrock plc; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Global packaging company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in North Carolina is seeking a press operator to manage sheet-fed offset presses and deliver customer-spec product. You will read work orders, start machines, run trials, monitor operations and adjust to maintain print quality and color accuracy.

The role requires basic math, data entry, and the ability to read technical documents. We offer comprehensive training, a competitive salary, and opportunities to grow within a global packaging company that values safety, integrity

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Basic computer skills (data entry) are required.
• Must be able to perform intermediate arithmetic including decimals and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Operate sheet-fed offset presses and read work orders to determine setup specifications.
• Start machines and run trial runs to verify accuracy of setups.
• Monitor machine operations and adjust to ensure print quality and color accuracy.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and maintain quality throughout the run.
• Maintain daily production records and pass along customer artwork in good condition.
• Keep the work area neat and perform routine maintenance/troubleshooting.

Skills

Reading documents

Data entry

Arithmetic

Attention to detail

Job description

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.

Career Opportunity

Responsible for the performance of manual and machine tasks in the setup, maintenance, and operation of sheet-fed offset presses to accurately produce product to customer specifications.

What you will impact WestRock

• Operate various sheet-fed offset presses.
• Reads work orders to determine setup specifications and instructions.
• Starts machines and make trial runs to verify accuracy of machine setups.
• Observes and monitors machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.
• Assures the image is registered from unit to unit and runs samples to make adjustments to assure print quality and color settings are in accordance with densitometer readings.
• Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position, and department.
• Performs routine adjustments during the press run and maintain quality throughout the run.
• Performs all assigned work effectively and on schedule.
• Accurately follows instructions.
• Maintains records of daily production, using specified forms.
• Records production information such as amount of time spent on specific tasks.
• Preserves and passes along customer artwork in clean and undamaged condition.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Opens machines and removes/replaces damaged product, using hand tools.
• Performs daily/monthly maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed

• 1-3 years of printing experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must have basic computer skills (data entry).
• Must have the ability to perform intermediate arithmetic including additions, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, ratios, etc.
• Must be able to read a ruler.
• Must be able to do accurate work.
• Must demonstrate effective decision-making skills.
• Must be able to self-manage time effectively.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.