Production Associate

Smurfit Westrock; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in New York is seeking an Operator support role to assist in setting up and operating corrugated box production equipment. You will work with the Operator and Assistant Operator to meet exact customer specifications and maintain safety and quality standards.

The role requires basic math and tape measure reading, with adherence to safety guidelines and use of converters and quality test equipment during runs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and perform basic math operations.
• Ability to read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operator and Assistant Operator in the setup and operation of equipment to run a corrugated box to meet customer specifications.

Skills

Basic math reading

Tape measure reading

Tools

Flexo Folder Gluer equipment

Computer input terminal

Quality test equipment

Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

• T o 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 & chain

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

• Flexo Folder Gluer equipment
• Computer input terminal
• Quality test equipment

QUALITY

• Perform the following quality checks:
• 1st piece dimensional checks
• 1st piece print quality checks
• Random checks during run for dimensions & print
• Ink color & viscosity
• 1st piece visual check – fold box complete
• If major problem- shut machine down & notify supervisor

COMMUNICATION

• Push interrupt buttons
• Verbal
• Hand signals

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING

• Ability to read and do basic math

Ability to read a tape measure

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.

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.