Finishing Operator
Smurfit Westrock · Conover, NC · 6 days ago
ManagementFull-time
Description
The Opportunity As a Finishing Operator, you will play a vital role in operating folder gluers and window machines while ensuring production quality, machine readiness, and adherence to all safety and compliance standards. This role is essential to maintaining efficient production flow, meeting quality specifications, and supporting the Finishing department through equipment set-ups, audits, troubleshooting, and strong operational discipline.
Requirements
- Operate folder gluer and window machines while maintaining production equipment numbers and required quality standards.
- Determine production priorities, prepare materials, and make-ready assignments to keep workflow efficient.
- Perform and document quality audits, approve job start-ups, verify job completion, and generate statistical reports.
- Support equipment readiness through machine set-up, adjustments, and basic maintenance functions.
- Follow all safety requirements, including PPE usage and monthly safety activities.
- Maintain compliance with SQF, safety policies, and 5S/housekeeping standards.
- Collaborate with teammates to troubleshoot issues and support preventative maintenance.
- Utilize production-related systems such as Shop Floor, Case Inkjet, Mix Prevention System, and Robot Cells.
Qualifications
- Ability to follow all safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
- Strong adherence to workplace rules and compliance procedures.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions for training and quality.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to use measurement and testing devices.
- Ability to perform quality checks and monitor product standards.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn production systems.
- Physical ability to meet job demands, including lifting and equipment operation.
- Preferred: Ability to assist in training new employees.