Packaging Production Operator — Machinery & Setup

Smurfit Westrock; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in San Antonio, TX is hiring a Production Laborer to assist with operating assigned machinery, participate in setup, cleanup, and continuous improvements, while following ISO 9001 procedures and health and safety standards.

You will work in a team, perform product-handling tasks, monitor equipment, and help with make-ready, palletizing, labeling, and packaging; drug screening required after conditional offer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; up to one year (1) related experience or training in the corrugated industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic computer skills for data entry
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Highly organized, detail orientated and self-motivated individual (proactive attitude)
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, learn quickly and follow established processes
• Good mathematical skills

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators where needed
• Performs all product-handling activities (i.e., counting, packing, sealing, labelling, palletizing)
• Reads specification to gather data for Load Tags as per spec cards
• Monitor equipment during operations to ensure tolerances are being maintained
• Perform daily maintenance duties such as cleaning machinery to remove paper dust
• Set up, operate, prepare and assist in make-ready or tend machines cuts paper and paper board
• In charge of starting up machines to verify setups, and make any necessary adjustments
• Place dunnage on pallets and ensure pallet is presentable
• Assists with manual shrink wrapping of pallets
• Maintain at all times the machine at expected housekeeping standards
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
• Assist in troubleshooting when operating issue on machine occur
• Assist other departments and/or areas as requested by management or supervisor
• Participates in any extra curriculum (training & development) activity deemed necessary by management
• Train other colleagues to pass on knowledge & expertise
• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
• Starts assembly and production machinery at beginning of shift
• May be assigned to other projects and duties

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Mathematical skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in San Antonio, TX is hiring a Production Laborer to assist with operating assigned machinery, participate in setup, cleanup, and continuous improvements, while following ISO 9001 procedures and health and safety standards.

You will work in a team, perform product-handling tasks, monitor equipment, and help with make-ready, palletizing, labeling, and packaging; drug screening required after conditional offer.