Production Worker

Smurfit Westrock•Johnstown, OH

94d•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Wrapper Operator position in the production department at their Star Pizza Box plant in Johnstown, OH. The company is a leader in sustainable packaging, focused on creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions. They value safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, aiming to deliver value to shareholders, customers, employees, and communities.

Requirements

Must be self-starting/self-motivated and able to work independently.
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately and on time.
Good communication skills including the ability to interact with other levels of management and staff.
Must be flexible on shift as overtime is required.
Must pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical.
HS diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned, either verbally and/or written.
Work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
Lead run changes, plate and ink set ups, and machine operation to produce multiple print runs per shift.
Visually inspect printing plates, inks, and raw material to remove defective before processing.
Visually inspect and/or measure for accurate product selection based on current run requirements.
Visually inspect finished product; adjust machine as needed to improve and maintain quality.
Maintain daily production log. Assist and direct Wrapper with Pallet Tags, etc.
Meet minimum piece rates of 8000-12,000 per day or averaging 18-26 (50ct) cases per hour.
Understand Quality Inspection Criteria.
Execute end of day and weekly machine cleaning while keeping entire work area neat and organized.
Learn machine basic operation and make machine adjustments as needed.
Report further machine problems to service maintenance mechanics, and production lead as needed.
Use Safe Work Practice. Use of required PPE. Use machine guarding, Lockout/tagout program.
Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with other team members in a noisy work environment.
Think and act quickly in fast-paced production environment.
Use Basic mechanical ability to operate tools, set up, and adjust machine.
Use Basic math skills to count production quantities, measure raw materials, and finished product.