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.
Relocation Assistance May Be Provided Hiring Immediately - Full Time Production Lead - Finishing Department - Greater Tuscaloosa Area
Dayshift & Night Shift Available
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available after 1 month
- Paid Time Off
- Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes up to $175 after 90 days of employment
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
The Opportunity: 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 are as follows:
- Contributes to team effort by exhibiting strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
- Ensure SQF/food packaging safety compliance
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with company safety rules, procedures, and regulations.
- Demonstrates competency in all basic folds: straight-line, lock-bottom
- Demonstrates 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 machines
- Able to work under minimal supervision
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
What you need to succeed: - 5+ years of folder/gluer operation OR 3-5 years' experience as production lead.
- Mechanical aptitude
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
