Die Cutter Feeder

Smurfit Westrock•Woodridge, IL

39d•$18

About The Position

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. Starting rate: $18 GENERAL PURPOSE: Facilitate the movement of raw materials around the Die-Cutter, from receiving material from shipping to transferring material to various departments. Also operates the mechanical sheet feeder as well as assists the Die-Cutter Operator with Make-Readies and maintaining a running machine.

Requirements

Must be mechanically inclined
Experience in Material handling preferred
Experience in Feeding a Die-Cutter a plus
Must have the ability to read and write instructions and correspondence.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
Must pass basic reading test.
Must have basic mathematical skills.
Must have the ability to operate heavy material handling machinery (electric pallet jack, fork lift, reach truck).
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 have experience with or become comfortable with radio frequency scanning device.
Must be comfortable with use of computers for finding information, entering information, writing and sending email.
Must be able to maintain good attendance.
Must be reliable and dependable.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Receives sheets/loads of material from the shipping department
Preps sheets/loads and stages for the Die-Cutting Process
Restacks loads of material for a clean edge as needed to ensure a clean cut
Assists the Die-Cutter operator with make readies as needed
Reviews job ticket and selects the proper type and quantity of material
Feeds material during machine run in a continuous, efficient manner
Inspects material for defects or damage
Positions image on sheet according to layout provided
Sets up and operates the mechanical Die-Cutter feeder
Empties all waste receptacles as needed, replaces with empty bins
Performs housekeeping duties as directed
Creates and affixes pallet tags which identify material, mfr. lot#, and job information
Moves cut loads to appropriate department for next step processing
Retrieves stock as necessary for jobs.
Performs other job duties as assigned.