Press Operator SLI

Smurfit Westrock; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Press Operator to set up and run the printing press, produce Pixies and Stik-Stakes, and ensure product quality at the final checks before bindery.

This role emphasizes safety, lean practices, teamwork, and training for new and existing operators in a high-volume production environment at our Lansing facility.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Good interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate printing press to produce Pixies and Stik-Stakes per SMED plans.
• Track inventory and order tooling as needed.
• Oversee press safety and quality checks before bindery.
• Mentor Press-Helper and maintain Lean 5-Basics practices.

Skills

Reading instructions

Interpersonal communication

Arithmetic ( decimals, fractions )

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hoist operation

Roll lifter

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.

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.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Produce high quality Pixies and Stik-Stakes and fill in as needed on the Sanki U.V. Letterpress.

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up and operates the printing press to produce Pixies, Stik-Stakes, and other products as needed while following all quick change plans (SMED).
• Tracks part inventory and order tooling as needed. Inventory track and order all tooling needs.
• Maximizes run speeds by identifying constraints and challenging operators
• Schedules machine priority as needed.
• Helps train and mentor new and seasoned operators.
• Monitors the safety of presses by making sure guarding is in place, proper LOTO is followed and look for any improvements to press to promote safety.
• Oversees quality of product coming off of the press such as color, quantity, print defects, ink adhesion, and bar-code as the last quality check before bindery.
• Performs preventative and other maintenance as needed.
• Completes necessary paperwork such as time-sheets, stock chasers, job tickets, etc.
• Instructs and oversees Press-Helper.
• Oversees teamwork throughout the department by being involved in team meetings and being an exemplar of appropriate attitude and respect.
• Maintains clean and organized work according to the 5-Basics of Lean Processes.
• Complies with SOP’s and GMP’s.
• Performs quality checks and line clearances for other operators.
• Maintains and cares for tooling.
• Operates as a Press Assistant as needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school, preferred.
• Six months’ related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Must have the ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
• Must be able to write, read, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos.
• Must have good interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to perform intermediate algebra dealing with decimals, fractions, ratios, etc.
• Must have basic personal computer skills.
• Must have working knowledge of hoist operation and roll lifter.
• Must be able to use hand tools such as allen wrenches, crescent wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, rubber mallets, etc.
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Must achieve acceptable score on mechanical aptitude test.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available on 1st day
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off

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.