Operator Trainee - 3rd Shift

Smurfit Westrock; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 26,924 - 38,346; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in United States, New York, is seeking a Flexographic Press Operator to support manufacturing, perform quality checks, and set up materials for production. You will work under supervision with a focus on safety and efficiency, maintaining equipment and workspace.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, reading instructions, and color vision testing. Overtime may be required; competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Able to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Must pass color vision and hue tests.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain and operate a flexographic press.
• Perform make ready by installing rollers, plates, inks, and dies.
• Maintain clean, organized workspace and ensure safety.
• Deliver finished material to appropriate areas and notify supervision of repairs.
• Assist with training other team members and cross-functional tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read and write instructions

Color vision

Basic computer skills

Basic arithmetic

Hand tools proficiency

Good attendance

Willingness to overtime

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

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

Primary job duties will include but not limited to safely perform a wide range of tasks supporting the manufacturing areas, production, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up, adjusts, maintains and operates a flexographic press.
• Works under minimum supervision.
• Conducts make ready by installing anilox rollers, plates, inks, and dies into the proper stations, making necessary adjustments for optimal print quality.
• Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments to maintain quality of production.
• Notifies supervision of needed repairs or replacement parts.
• Delivers finished material to proper manufacturing areas as required.
• Ensures that assigned equipment is properly maintained and in safe operating condition.
• Assists with other printing processes as needed and directed by supervision.
• Assists in training individuals and other team members as assigned.
• Understands all documents pertaining to the printing process and adheres to specification requirements.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and core processes.
• Complies with established safety procedures and policies with the intent of maintaining a safe working environment.
• Keeps area clean and orderly.
• Supports, understands, and adheres to LEAN Principles and Rules by identifying, evaluating and resolving problems.
• Focuses on continuous improvement, quality, improved cycle times, safety, cost reductions, and customer satisfaction.
• Works with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects and/or validations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.)
• Must have 1 - 3 years’ related experience.
• Must have the ability to write and read simple instructions.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have proficient skills in the use of hand tools.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The starting rate is $23.69 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, 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 1 year of service, 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. You may apply online at www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 8/6/26.

References

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.