Press Assistant 2nd Shift

Smurfit Westrock; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Competitive salary

Career development

Global packaging company culture

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Press Assistant to support a team of press operators, ensuring fast make-readies and smooth multicolor flexographic operation. You will assist in setup, repair, operation, and routine maintenance to maintain quality and minimize downtime.

The role offers hands-on exposure to press equipment and plays a key supporting role across printing operations, requiring basic math, safety reading skills, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to pass a basic reading test.
• Ability to pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Mechanical aptitude or ability to pass a mechanical test.
• Reliable attendance.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, including during busy periods.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain, and operate a flexographic press in the operator’s absence.
• Review job tickets and select correct material types and quantities.
• Assist in material changeovers and ensure proper materials are staged for production.
• Clean, lubricate, and make minor adjustments to support production quality.
• Clean and maintain press equipment including pans, pumps, and anilox rolls.
• Remove and mount printing plates as needed.
• Replenish inks and other raw materials.
• Notify supervision of required repairs or replacement parts.
• Move printed and unprinted stock as necessary.
• Assist press operators with preventative maintenance.
• Follow established safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Assemble print cylinders and gears.
• Perform and review line clearance.
• Remove waste from the press area.
• Collaborate with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects or validations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support press operations.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Arithmetic (basic)

Reading safety rules

Color vision tests

Mechanical aptitude

Reliable attendance

Overtime willingness

Pass basic reading test

Ability to perform essential functions

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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

As a Press Assistant, you will support a team of press operators to ensure fast, efficient make‑readies and smooth operation of a multicolor flexographic press. You will assist in setup, repair, operation, and routine maintenance of the press, helping maintain production quality, reduce downtime, and keep the press area organized and safe. This role provides hands‑on experience with press equipment and is a key support position for overall printing operations.

How You Will Impact Smurfit WestRock

• Set up, adjust, maintain, and operate a flexographic press in the operator’s absence.
• Review job tickets and select correct material types and quantities.
• Assist in material changeovers and ensure proper materials are staged for production.
• Clean, lubricate, and make minor adjustments to support production quality.
• Clean and maintain press equipment including pans, pumps, and anilox rolls.
• Remove and mount printing plates as needed.
• Replenish inks and other raw materials.
• Notify supervision of required repairs or replacement parts.
• Move printed and unprinted stock as necessary.
• Assist press operators with preventative maintenance.
• Support other printing processes as directed by supervision.
• Follow established safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Assemble print cylinders and gears.
• Perform and review line clearance.
• Remove waste from the press area.
• Collaborate with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects or validations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support press operations.

What You Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to pass a basic reading test.
• Ability to pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Mechanical aptitude or ability to pass a mechanical test.
• Reliable attendance.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, including during busy periods.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions 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.