Press Assistant

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the efficient operation of the Printing Department and the organization of its holding areas.
• Learn to operate the Guillotine, Sheeter, and Aerator.
• Learn Press Operator C duties to function as a back-up team member when required.
• Move and organize stock in the holding areas.
• Pull rolls for the Sheeter and stock behind presses.
• Fill in for Sheeter Operator and Press Operator C as needed.
• Operate the Guillotine when required.
• Fill out all appropriate documentation.
• Clean up holding areas, Sheeter vicinity, and guillotine area.
• Operate the Aerator when required.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures, and instructions.
• Perform all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPE.
• Help keep the department in compliance with 5S and SQF guidelines.
• Immediately report any food safety concerns to management.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work-related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good computer skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good mathematical ability, including understanding of measurements.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Pass a color blindness test.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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.