Job Details

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Hiring Immediately

Assistant Operator - Knoxville, TN

Nightshift

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
• 401K with company match
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, 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.

The Opportunity:

• This document prescribes the expectations, skills, and education / experience requirements for the position identified.
• Execute job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Each person, regardless of role or position, is responsible for Food Packaging Safety and Quality and GMP.
• Responsible for running any gluer safely, producing conforming cartons at a high rate of speed to achieve production standards with minimal waste.
• Complete all hourly checks and maintain quality consistent with GMP practices and specifications.
• Complete all production and process control documentation.
• Relieve crew members for breaks, lunches and communicate with crew members to solve any problems that may arise quickly.
• Assist with make readies on all gluers efficiently and complete all key areas of the Start Up Checklist prior to sign-off and start-up.
• Determine machine speed and always know approximate production. Exceed minimum production standards.
• Know approximately how many more cartons to glue and how many more cases are needed to complete an order.
• Check and understand all detection systems, electronic counters as well as sensors.
• Assist Operator to make machine adjustments to maintain machine at safety, quality, and production standards.
• Promote teamwork within crew to minimize machine downtime.
• Check for scrap and quality defects on flat stock; continuously check for quality defects of the finished product.
• Accurately count, label, and inventory products they produce and materials coming to their work area.
• Perform preventive maintenance and upkeep on production equipment.
• Keep area in specs within all 5S requirements.
• Work in a fast-paced environment. Complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Report any issue or event that poses a risk to employee safety, the environment and facilities, or food packaging safety and quality.
• Follow all applicable policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, corrective actions, and training.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

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

Safe Work Requirements:

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