Belfast
17 hours ago
Print Assistant
Description & Requirements 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.

JOB PURPOSE

The job holder is required to support and assist the litho team to ensure the continuous

running of the presses and the efficient execution of the production plan. To work safely 

and comply with established safe systems of working. To work as part of a team to ensure 

maximum output. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

Health and safety

• To work in a safe manner adhering to health and safety procedures

• General housekeeping duties and improvement projects to maintain high standards.

Production

Execution of day-to-day tasks and duties to include:

• To ensure kit and tooling is available to the printers as per the production schedule 

to maximise machine uptime and efficiency. 

• Wash ups of equipment & tooling 

• Ensuring waste is disposed of in proper manner including chemicals, liquid waste, 

materials, pallets etc.

• To truck work to and from departments as necessary

• Stack printed work, as necessary.

• Maintain feed stack.

• To support daily/weekly production targets

• To cover for Pile Turning & other duties during absence or where business need 

dictates 

• Housekeeping duties and maintaining Health and Safety standards

• Any other general duties as required in production.

• Involvement and participation in continuous improvement initiatives

Maintenance

• To assist in the machinery maintenance schedule as appropriate in line with 

established planned maintenance programmes and safe working procedures

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• To comply with current systems of working including working established shift 

patterns (Treble rotating shift earlies, lates & nights). 

• Demonstrable experience of working on own initiative, planning of work and 

prioritisation, and working under pressure.

• Experience of working in a production/print environment desirable but not essential.

BEHAVIOURS:

• Concern for high standards

• Results focused.

• Methodical and ability to prioritise workload

• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with Litho team and other key 

departments/ internal customers.

• Determination – Ability to overcome obstacles.

• Ability to use own initiative.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines.

• GCSE Math’s and English- Grade C (or other equivalent) above may be 

advantageous. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Uphold and promote WestRock’s Values and Behaviours

• Must be flexible and adaptable to change.

• Must be prepared to take on additional responsibilities and other duties as required 

to meet business needs.

• Successfully adapt to changing demands and conditions

This list of duties is not exhaustive.

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