Stacker Operator - 2nd Shift (Overtime Eligible)

Smurfit Westrock; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Stacker Operator for 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3p-11p) with overtime and weekends as needed. The role involves safely operating stacker equipment, assisting with setup and changeovers, and ensuring product quality in a fast-paced corrugator environment.

The candidate should be mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, with strong safety practices and willingness to perform maintenance tasks. Benefits and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret basic instructions, safety procedures, Factory Orders, and machine manuals.
• Proficiency in basic math and the ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting.
• Willingness to perform preventive maintenance (PMs) as assigned.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and Saturdays as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with stacker equipment and support operators across multiple machines as needed.
• Assist with equipment setup and changeovers, including installing dies, attachments, and printing plates where applicable, and setting pull rolls, collars, straps, scores, heads and blade combinations.
• Adjust pressures and registering; operate and monitor glue and ink systems; set folding rails, squaring sections, and ejectors.
• Follow Factory Orders and production specifications accurately.
• Perform required quality checks: first-piece and in-process inspections, ink color and viscosity checks, and verification of box folding and completion.
• Take corrective action or elevate issues to ensure customer quality requirements are met.

Skills

Reading instructions

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Overtime readiness

Physical stamina

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Stacker Operator for 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3p-11p) with overtime and weekends as needed. The role involves safely operating stacker equipment, assisting with setup and changeovers, and ensuring product quality in a fast-paced corrugator environment.

The candidate should be mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, with strong safety practices and willingness to perform maintenance tasks. Benefits and competitive pay are offered.