Assistant Machine Operator

Smurfit Westrock • Pleasant Prairie, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. As a Machine Operator Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment that produces high-quality packaging products. Working in a fast-paced production environment, you will assist with machine setup, operation, quality checks, troubleshooting, and production support activities. This position offers the opportunity to develop technical manufacturing skills while contributing to a collaborative team focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing, production, industrial, or machine operation experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with others.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic mathematics required in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the work shift.
• Ability to work daily overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required by business needs.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment, including hot and humid conditions.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical examination, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating manufacturing, converting, packaging, or production equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience performing routine equipment inspections and preventive maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of quality inspection processes and production documentation requirements.
• Experience working in a paper, packaging, corrugated, or other industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup, calibration, operation, and monitoring of manufacturing and powered equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Monitor machine performance and product quality to ensure compliance with customer specifications and company standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues and performing routine maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Accurately document production data, quality checks, and maintenance activities.
• Follow all safety procedures and actively contribute to a culture focused on workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance personnel, and production teams to achieve productivity, quality, and customer service goals.
• Identify and communicate operational, safety, or quality concerns to supervisors and team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment that supports operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED