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.

Production Leader- Finishing Department

Payrate: $30.00

Number of Openings: 4 (A shift, B shift, C shift, D shift)

Summary

As the Finishing Lead, you will be responsible for safely managing all aspects of the gluing department’s performance including productivity, quality, and preventative maintenance.

Essential Functions     

Contributes to team effort by exhibiting strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.Ensure SQF/food packaging safety complianceMaintains safe and clean working environment by complying with company safety rules, procedures, and regulations.Demonstrates competency in all basic folds: straight-line, lock-bottomDemonstrates competency in the use of the Leary inspection system.Able to perform machine make-ready to set it up to run production. Prepares make-ready, pre-fold, glue system, final fold, delivery, stacker, bar code reader, pack station and inspection system.Operates machines in accordance with customer specifications and current standard operating procedures.Performs quality checks according to established procedures to ensure all Quality Standards (Copy checks, gluing and gluing detections checks, case label, line clearance, case pack) are being met. Monitors machine efficiencies & speeds to ensure production levels meet or exceed standards & make appropriate adjustments.Sets up bar code scanners, glue detectors, jam sensors kick and ejection systems.Able to trouble shoot and make adjustments necessary to ensure quality and conformity of package material.Records and maintains Daily Management System reports at the end of shift Effectively communicates with management.Keep waste within company guidelines.Assists in training of new employees and operators on machinesAble to work under minimal supervisionPerforms other job duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

5+ years of folder/gluer operation or 3-5 years' experience as production lead.Mechanical aptitude 

       

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.