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Production Team Member

Smurfit Westrock · Knoxville, TN · 2 mo ago
Manufacturing$26.12/hrFull-time

Description

Hiring Immediately Production Associate - Printing and Finishing Nightshift
Starting Payrate: up to $26.12/hr
Shift Differential: $1/hr for nightshift

Requirements

  • Execute all job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Responsible for Food Packaging Safety, Quality, and GMP compliance.
  • Operate and support printing presses and gluers to produce conforming cartons at required production rates with minimal waste.
  • Absorb and monitor machine speed, production output, remaining quantities, and completion needs.
  • Complete all hourly quality checks, production records, and process control documentation.
  • Inspect flat stock and finished product for quality defects; identify scrap and nonconforming material.
  • Understand and monitor detection systems, electronic counters, sensors, and safety devices.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and basic equipment repairs when possible.
  • Swap floor plates and safely operate motorized pallet jacks.
  • Clean and maintain work areas, presses, gluers, waste rooms, ink drums, chemical drums, and surrounding platforms.
  • Store, maintain, and create coating blankets as needed.
  • Pull, stage, count, label, and inventory materials and finished goods accurately.
  • Maintain work areas within 5S standards at all times.
  • Relieve crew members for breaks and lunches and communicate effectively to resolve issues quickly.
  • Report any issue or event that poses a risk to employee safety, the environment, facilities, or food packaging safety and quality.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, corrective actions, and training.
  • Train and support successors as assigned.
  • Perform heavy manufacturing duties, including walking throughout the plant and communicating with various teams.
  • Complete computer and basic desk work as required.
  • Complete end-of-shift cleanup to ensure smooth transition between shifts.

Qualifications

  • Must have excellent communication skills, including the demonstration of tact, sensitivity, and professionalism.
  • Ability to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
  • Willing to work overtime as needed, significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Basic personal computer skills.

Safe Work Requirements

  • PPE: Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs, Safety Shoes, Gloves.
  • Compliance with Safety expectations as listed in Employee Handbook.

What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
  • 401K with company match
  • 80 hours of Paid Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Term Life Insurance, Tuition Assistance and more
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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