Sheeting & Guillotine Operator - Paperboard Production

Smurfit Westrock; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, a leader in sustainable packaging, is seeking a Sheeter Operator at our facility in Marion, NC. This role operates the Sheeter and Guillotine Sheet Trimmer to cut paperboard to spec, ensure grain direction for offset printing, and support line efficiency.

Responsibilities include setup, roll handling, making ready, assisting maintenance, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while meeting production targets and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Read, understand and locate rolls according to allocation sheet.
• Assist operator with make ready.
• Prep rolls for the sheeter.
• Maintain safe and clean machine area.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand and locate rolls according to allocation sheet.
• Assist operator with make ready.
• Prep rolls for the sheeter.
• Remove loads from the machine and place in staging / sheeted WIP area.
• Obtain the proper skids for each job.
• Empty waste bins and keep machine area clean.
• Park sheeted load in staging area by FO.
• Relieve the operator for break.
• Assist in preventive maintenance and other repairs.
• Use clamp truck to move and load paper.
• Assist with line clearance.
• Ensure safe work habits.
• Operate the baler, band waste and shred waste.
• Keep rolls by caliper together in the warehouse.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Good communication

Tape measure

Overtime ability

Shoulder-level work

Basic math

Clamp truck

Job description

Smurfit Westrock, a leader in sustainable packaging, is seeking a Sheeter Operator at our facility in Marion, NC. This role operates the Sheeter and Guillotine Sheet Trimmer to cut paperboard to spec, ensure grain direction for offset printing, and support line efficiency.

Responsibilities include setup, roll handling, making ready, assisting maintenance, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while meeting production targets and quality standards.