WestRock Company
Former Operator Trainee - Night Shift
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.
Description & Requirements Safety
Make sure all safety procedures are being followed.
Hold employees accountable for working within the rules and proactively identifying and removing hazards.
Reports all near misses, incidents, first aid rendered, or unsafe working conditions to the Plant Manager and Safety Manager immediately without exception.
Administers and models safety in his/her area of responsibility.
Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and plant safety standards.
Responsible for the safety and well‑being of self and employees.
Production
Safety always takes priority over production.
Learn how to manage crew on the machine (rotating, breaks, etc.)
Works in conjunction with the Former operator to manage packers and belt man.
Learn how to perform Make Ready on machine.
Learn how to use safely crane/hoist system.
Be able to read and understand job jackets for specific job information.
Collects customer job samples (if required)
Participates in achieving production goals for waste, output, and make readies.
Assists the operator to ensure DMS checklists and documents are filled out completely and correctly.
Check products for non‑conforming issues (glue, folds, bad scores, cuts, poor prints etc)
Learn/assists operator to set up proper delivery for every job.
Learn/assists operator to set up Glue system for every carton.
Learn/assists operator to fill out daily production report.
Learn/assists operator to set up code printer.
Learn/assists operator to troubleshoot Formers, Glue system and other applicable production equipment as needed.
Responsible for product safety and product quality, and reports product safety and product quality problems to Senior Management or Quality Manager.
Quality
Assists Former operator on the following:
Maintains excellent product quality.
Ensures control plan is adhered to.
Responsible for ensuring that correct procedure is followed for rejection of raw material.
Responsible for ensuring proper procedure is followed for rejecting or passing questionable product produced by their machine.
Maintenance
Can assist in maintenance of machines when necessary.
Housekeeping
Assists with housekeeping of machine.
Responsible for the cleanliness of the equipment in their assigned area.
Machinery
Perform and ensure all preventative maintenance is being performed on machine according to scheduled PM’s.
Performance Excellence
Be actively engaged in applicable performance excellence activities.
Backup – Former Operator Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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Description & Requirements Safety
Make sure all safety procedures are being followed.
Hold employees accountable for working within the rules and proactively identifying and removing hazards.
Reports all near misses, incidents, first aid rendered, or unsafe working conditions to the Plant Manager and Safety Manager immediately without exception.
Administers and models safety in his/her area of responsibility.
Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and plant safety standards.
Responsible for the safety and well‑being of self and employees.
Production
Safety always takes priority over production.
Learn how to manage crew on the machine (rotating, breaks, etc.)
Works in conjunction with the Former operator to manage packers and belt man.
Learn how to perform Make Ready on machine.
Learn how to use safely crane/hoist system.
Be able to read and understand job jackets for specific job information.
Collects customer job samples (if required)
Participates in achieving production goals for waste, output, and make readies.
Assists the operator to ensure DMS checklists and documents are filled out completely and correctly.
Check products for non‑conforming issues (glue, folds, bad scores, cuts, poor prints etc)
Learn/assists operator to set up proper delivery for every job.
Learn/assists operator to set up Glue system for every carton.
Learn/assists operator to fill out daily production report.
Learn/assists operator to set up code printer.
Learn/assists operator to troubleshoot Formers, Glue system and other applicable production equipment as needed.
Responsible for product safety and product quality, and reports product safety and product quality problems to Senior Management or Quality Manager.
Quality
Assists Former operator on the following:
Maintains excellent product quality.
Ensures control plan is adhered to.
Responsible for ensuring that correct procedure is followed for rejection of raw material.
Responsible for ensuring proper procedure is followed for rejecting or passing questionable product produced by their machine.
Maintenance
Can assist in maintenance of machines when necessary.
Housekeeping
Assists with housekeeping of machine.
Responsible for the cleanliness of the equipment in their assigned area.
Machinery
Perform and ensure all preventative maintenance is being performed on machine according to scheduled PM’s.
Performance Excellence
Be actively engaged in applicable performance excellence activities.
Backup – Former Operator Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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