Stacker Operator

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.

About the role

The Stacker Operator plays a critical role in supporting corrugator and converting operations by safely operating and assisting with stacker and related equipment. This position ensures product quality, workplace safety, and production efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, quality-driven, and eager to grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance
  • Follow all required safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, PPE usage (safety shoes and hearing protection), and safe material handling practices.
  • Maintain constant awareness of moving machinery, nip points, conveyors, stop buttons, and guarding systems.
  • Correctly use and maintain guards, gates, chains, and safety devices at all times.
  • Immediately shut down equipment and notify supervision if unsafe conditions, malfunctions, or major issues occur.
• Operational Support & Equipment Setup
  • Operate and assist with stacker equipment and support operators across multiple machines as needed.
  • Assist with equipment setup and changeovers, including:
    • Installing dies, attachments, and printing plates (as applicable)
    • Setting pull rolls, collars, straps, scores, heads, and blade combinations
    • Setting and adjusting Prefeeder and Lead Edge Feeder
    • Adjusting pressures and registering
    • Operating and monitoring glue and ink systems
    • Setting folding rails, squaring sections, and ejectors
  • Accurately follow Factory Orders and production specifications.
  • Perform required quality checks, including:
    • First-piece dimensional and print inspections
    • In-process quality inspections
    • Ink color and viscosity checks
    • Verification of proper box folding and completion
  • Take corrective action or escalate issues to ensure customer quality requirements are met.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret basic instructions, safety procedures, Factory Orders, and machine manuals.
• Proficiency in basic math and the ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting.
• Willingness to perform preventive maintenance (PMs) as assigned.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and Saturdays as required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift materials, and perform repetitive physical tasks safely.

Benefits

• Medical with HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

Pay

$22.86/hr

Schedule

3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)