Bindery Assistant

About the role

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go‑to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. The company is dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, Smurfit Westrock is committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where it operates. This position provides assistance with the movement of work‑in‑process (WIP) and finished product through the bindery, assisting other operators by loading WIP into various equipment, unloading and packing finished product, making boxes and loading skids.

Responsibilities

• Follow product flow instructions.
• Inspect product (labels, inserts and glued out‑serts) on all designated quality criteria throughout the production process, including proper labeling and glue alignment with control.
• Assemble and inspect trays and cartons at the beginning of each customer order.
• Receive and handle the finished product from the machine and place it into trays, ensuring all designated quality criteria are met.
• Load and catch the product on each machine type.
• Activate machinery, including start‑up; glue system, barcode scanners, double‑sheet detectors, jam detectors and missing‑print detectors.
• Report machine problems and shut off the machine promptly when problems occur.
• Shrink‑wrap and package the finished product and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Train on cross‑functional teams and assist as needed.
• Contribute to quality investigations when necessary.
• Interpret job ticket information and customer specifications to efficiently set up and run bindery equipment.
• Work in an SOP and cGMP environment, understanding and respecting responsibilities.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with company safety rules, procedures and regulations.
• Assist operator in locating product.
• Maintain records of daily production using specified forms.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Pass a ruler test.
• Pass a line clearance test.
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge.
• Learn quickly and adapt to change.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn safety rules, procedures, and operating policies.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good attendance.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Agree to undergo a drug screening after a conditional job offer.