Production Associate

Smurfit Westrock; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Operator/Assistant Operator support role in Lakeland, FL. The position involves assisting in setup and operation of equipment to produce corrugated boxes per customer specifications, with strict adherence to safety procedures and housekeeping guidelines.

Candidates will follow the manufacturing process, read factory orders and print cards, and perform daily cleanup. Drug screening applies after conditional offer; company values equality and non-discrimination.

Qualifications

• Read & understand safety rules and housekeeping guidelines.
• Assist in setup & operation of equipment to run a corrugated box to meet customer specs.
• Read & use Factory Order & Print Card to determine proper.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operator and Assistant Operator in setup and operation of equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and housekeeping guidelines.
• Perform daily cleanup and keep work area tidy.
• Read & use Factory Order & Print Card to determine proper.

Skills

Safety procedures

Manufacturing operations

Equipment setup

Factory orders & prints

Tools

Factory Order & Print Card

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.

• PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
• To assist the Operator and Assistant Operator in the setup & operate, when necessary, any piece of equipment to run a corrugated box to meet customer specifications
• SAFETY PROCEDURES:
• Read and understand SAFETY RULES & HOUSEKEEPING GUIDELINES and receive training in proper operating procedures
• Receive instructions in the following.
• Lockout procedures
• Hearing protection
• Safety shoes
• Moving machinery
• All stop buttons
• All nip points
• Lifting and pushing/pulling
• Safety guards, gates & chains
• HOUSEKEEPING:
• Perform daily clean-up of area
• Dump trash as needed
• Follow cleaning schedule listed in Safety Manual
• Keep scrap picked up
• MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
• Read & use Factory Order & Print Card to determine proper

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.

• PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
• To assist the Operator and Assistant Operator in the setup & operate, when necessary, any piece of equipment to run a corrugated box to meet customer specifications
• SAFETY PROCEDURES:
• Read and understand SAFETY RULES & HOUSEKEEPING GUIDELINES and receive training in proper operating procedures
• Receive instructions in the following.
• Lockout procedures
• Hearing protection
• Safety shoes
• Moving machinery
• All stop buttons
• All nip points
• Conveyor safety
• Lifting and pushing/pulling
• Safety guards, gates & chains
• HOUSEKEEPING:
• Perform daily clean-up of area
• Dump trash as needed
• Perform extra clan up during downtime
• Follow cleaning schedule listed in Safety Manual
• Keep scrap picked up
• MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
• Read & use Factory Order & Print Card to determine proper

equipment settings

• Ability to know if equipment is operating properly
• Ability to:
• Set stacker
• Install dies, attachments & printing plates
• Set pull rolls, collars & straps
• Set scores, heads & blade combinations
• Set Prefeeder & Lead Edge Feeder
• Check stock for correct size
• Adjust equipment for proper pressures & register
• Operate glue and ink systems
• Set folding rails, squaring section & ejector

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.