Sheeter Assistant

Smurfit-Westrock; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive pay

Career development

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is hiring an Assistant Sheeter Operator to support producing high-quality paperboard sheets. You will set up, operate, and maintain sheeting equipment, working closely with the Lead Sheeter Operator to meet customer and production specs.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with day and night shifts. Training and competitive pay are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Strong mathematical aptitude for measurements and calculations.
• Knowledge and use of measuring devices (tape measures, micrometers).
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work well in a team with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to workplace safety and company procedures.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve paperboard stock from warehouse to support production schedules.
• Load rolls onto the sheeter and assist with breakdown, waste management, and recycling.
• Set up machine guides, decurlers and related equipment to spec.
• Inspect test sheets and verify conformance to work orders.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments as needed.
• Keep pallets supplied, prepare load tags, and wrap finished loads.
• Help reduce material waste and maximize machine productivity.
• Follow work instructions and safety procedures for consistent operations.

Skills

Team orientation

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Strong math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measures

Micrometers

Forklift

Job description

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

Join Smurfit Westrock as an Assistant Sheeter Operator, where you will play an important role in producing high-quality paperboard sheets that support our printing and packaging operations. In this position, you will work closely with the Lead Sheeter Operator to set up, operate, and maintain sheeting equipment while ensuring products meet customer and production specifications.

This hands-on role is essential to maintaining efficient production flow, minimizing waste, and delivering quality materials to downstream operations. A typical day may include retrieving and loading paperboard rolls, assisting with machine setup, inspecting product quality, monitoring equipment performance, preparing finished pallets for shipment, and supporting continuous production activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and comfortable working as part of a team in a manufacturing setting.

Shifts

Day Shift:6am-2pm-Monday-Friday

Night Shift:10pm-6am-Sunday-Thursday

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Retrieve the appropriate paperboard stock from the warehouse using material handling equipment to support production schedules.
• Load paperboard rolls onto the sheeter and assist with roll breakdown, waste management, and recycling activities.
• Set up machine guides, decurlers, and related equipment to ensure products are manufactured to specification.
• Inspect test sheets and verify conformance to work orders, making necessary adjustments to support quality standards.
• Monitor machine performance and identify operational issues requiring adjustment or corrective action.
• Assist in maintaining efficient production by keeping pallets supplied, preparing load tags, and wrapping or banding finished loads.
• Support efforts to reduce material waste and maximize machine productivity.
• Follow established work instructions, operating procedures, and production requirements to ensure safe and consistent operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all safety policies and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, and team members to meet production, quality, and customer expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by department leadership.

What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of manufacturing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong mathematical aptitude with the ability to perform measurements and basic calculations accurately.
• Knowledge and use of measuring devices, including tape measures and micrometers.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company procedures.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position 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.