Rotary Die Cut Assistant Operator - 3rd shift

Smurfit-Westrock; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Overtime pay

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a 3rd shift press operator in Deer Park, NY to safely run a flexographic press, perform make-ready, conduct quality checks, and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

You will set up equipment, install anilox rollers, plates, inks and dies, adjust settings for optimal print quality, train teammates, follow LEAN principles, and support safety, continuous improvement, and cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years’ related experience.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance documents.
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Basic computer skills and arithmetic ability.
• Proficient with hand tools and maintaining attendance.
• Willing to work overtime during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain and operate a flexographic press.
• Conduct make ready with anilox rollers, plates, inks and dies.
• Clean, lubricate and perform minor adjustments for quality.
• Notify supervision of repairs or part needs.
• Deliver finished material to relevant areas.
• Ensure equipment is safe and properly maintained.
• Assist with other printing processes as needed.
• Assist in training teammates and adhering to specs.
• Follow LEAN principles and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Color vision

Basic math

Hand tools

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Flexographic press

Job description

Locations

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

01-Sep-2026

Relocation Support

No

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.

Shift: 3rd

The opportunity

Primary job duties will include but not limited to safely perform a wide range of tasks supporting the manufacturing areas, production, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sets up, adjusts, maintains and operates a flexographic press.
• Conducts make ready by installing anilox rollers, plates, inks, and dies into the proper stations, making necessary adjustments for optimal print quality.
• Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments to maintain quality of production.
• Notifies supervision of needed repairs or replacement parts.
• Delivers finished material to proper manufacturing areas as required.
• Ensures that assigned equipment is properly maintained and in safe operating condition.
• Assists with other printing processes as needed and directed by supervision.
• Assists in training individuals and other team members as assigned.
• Understands all documents pertaining to the printing process and adheres to specification requirements.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and core processes.
• Complies with established safety procedures and policies with the intent of maintaining a safe working environment.
• Keeps area clean and orderly.
• Supports, understands, and adheres to LEAN Principles and Rules by identifying, evaluating and resolving problems.
• Focuses on continuous improvement, quality, improved cycle times, safety, cost reductions, and customer satisfaction.
• Works with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects and/or validations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.)
• Must have 1 - 3 years’ related experience.
• Must have the ability to write and read simple instructions.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have proficient skills in the use of hand tools.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements

• Standing up to 8 hours per day and walking to and from various machines and locations throughout the facility.
• Ability to grasp objects with hands and fingers.
• Ability to repetitively bend and twist at trunk level.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to crouch and/or kneel when required.
• Ability to navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend and kneel thorough the entire shift.

The starting range is $25.50hr, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 1 year of service, and 11 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.

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