Preset Operator (P)

Smurfit Westrock plc; Milpitas (CA); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts or health-s

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an entry-level Preset Operator to support a fast-paced corrugated packaging facility in Milpitas, CA. The role involves assisting machine operators, ensuring tooling is ready, and maintaining a clean work area.

Flexibility to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts is required, with overtime on weekends. The starting pay is $25.42 per hour, with additional benefits and a background check/drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Formación

• Must be able to read a tape measure and apply basic math and computer skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Must walk, stand, bend and kneel throughout a shift.
• Must pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical.

Responsabilidades

• Support the operation of a high-paced packaging manufacturing facility.
• Assist the machine operator and assistant operator with setups and jam-ups.
• Ensure tooling for the machine is on hand and the area around the machine is clean.
• Relieve team members for lunch or breaks as needed.

Conocimientos

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Descripción del empleo

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.

This entry-level position consists of the following duties that are essential to the operation of a corrugated box plant. A Preset Operator is normally the third team member assigned to a machine in the Production Department. Some of the duties of this position include, but are not limited to: ensuring that all tooling for the machine is on hand, assisting the machine operator and assistant operator with setups and jam-ups, ensuring that the area surrounding the machine is kept clean of debris and spills, and being available to relieve team members when they go out on lunch or breaks. This position requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, and crouching.

Key responsibilities and compensation

• The pay for this position is $25.42/hour.
• Support the operation of a high-paced packaging manufacturing facility
• Opportunity for development and growth in manufacturing
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet physical requirements:
• able to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds on a routine basis
• able to walk, stand, bend, and kneel throughout a shift
• Ability to read a tape measure and apply basic math and computer skills
• Must pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical

Ideal Applicant:

• Works in a safe manner, complies with all safety rules
• Has experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (corrugated industry a plus, but not required)
• Embraces the WestRock culture, based on values of integrity, respect, a ccountability, and excellence - establishing a foundation for our employees to win together
• Flexible to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts - daily overtime, weekend work
• Open to learning
• Willing to follow work processes
• Possesses a desire to advance within the facility
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace

The starting rate is $25.42 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location.

Benefits:

• 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
• 5 days of paid vacation,
• 9 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.

The application window is expected to close by 10/31/2026.

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.