Stacker/Wrapper/Operator

Smurfit Westrock plc; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Lakeland, FL is seeking a manufacturing/packaging operator to prep cartons for printing, feed cartons to printers, and wrap cases for shipment. You will operate a forklift, inspect quality, and follow safety protocols. Drug screening is required after a conditional offer.

Experience with reading a tape measure and performing basic math is preferred. This is a full-time on-site role with opportunities to grow within a sustainable packaging leader.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Must read and understand a tape measure.
• Must pass a drug screen after a conditional job offer.

Responsibilities

• Preps bundles of cartons for printing, stacks and feeds cartons onto printer and stacks finished cartons in bundles.
• Cleans and preps printing plates before and after use on printer.
• Manually wrap cases if shrink tunnel is not in operation.
• Checks quality of boxes and communicates issues to printer operator.
• Operates a fork truck to move boxes for printing and staging for shipment.
• Transfers cases from conveyor to pallets for wrapping and shipment.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Tape measure reading

Tools

Fork truck

Printer

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.

Primary Responsibility

• Preps bundles of cartons for printing, stacks and feeds cartons onto printer and/or stacks finished cartons in required bundles.
• Cleans and preps printing plates before and after using on printer.
• Manually wrap cases if shrink tunnel is not in operation.
• Checks quality of boxes and communicates to printer operator if an issue arises.
• Uses manual pallet jack if required to move boxes into proper placement for printing.
• Transfers cases from conveyor line onto pallets to be wrapped and staged for shipment to customers.

Safety Procedures

• Has been given safety instruction on proper use of:
• Eye Protection
• Martor knife or Kleever Exchange knife
• Keep areas clean and free of debris, wrap, and straps.
• Has been provided daily safety checklist for operation of PIT.
• Knows area of housekeeping responsibilities and maintains a well-kept area by general sweeping, mopping, and cleaning machine.

Manufacturing Process

• Ability to use fork truck to unload units from floor and load them into trailers.
• Ability to read master to determine complete or partial orders.
• Stretch wrap individual units as needed.

Equipment Operated

• Fork truck
• Printer

Quality-Standards –checks and ensures that the following are met:

• Boxes are stacked neatly.
• Quantity per case is correct.
• Quality is checked and confirmed.
• Corrective Action
• Communicates with others using hand signals, beeping forklift horn, or verbally
• Preventative Maintenance
• Charges and adds water to battery as needed.
• All other things are handled by maintenance crew.
• Must perform pre-shift PIT inspections.
• Educational Training
• Must be able to read, write and use basic math.

Must be able to read and understand a tape measure

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.