Sheeter Assistant

Smurfit Westrock; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Assistant Sheeter Operator to join our production team, helping set up, operate, and maintain sheeting equipment while ensuring quality and efficiency.

You will work closely with the Lead Sheeter Operator, retrieve stock, load rolls, inspect sheets, and support continuous production in a fast-paced plant environment. Safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential, with day and night shift options available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and ability to perform measurements and basic calculations.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, safety-focused manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with measurement devices (tape measures, micrometers).

Responsibilities

• Support setting up, operating, and maintaining the sheeting equipment.
• Load paperboard rolls onto the sheeter and assist with roll breakdown and waste management.
• Inspect sheets for conformance to work orders and make adjustments as needed.
• Monitor equipment performance and address issues to maintain productivity.
• Prepare pallets for shipment and assist with continuous production activities.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Forklift experience

Job description

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.