Offset Printer Operator - 12-Hour Shifts + Training

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

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.