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General Information

Job ID
ATR48345
Posting Job Title
Assistant Press Operator
Locations
NC Mebane
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
25-Feb-2025
Relocation Support
No

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.


Hiring Immediately - Full Time 

Assistant Press Operator - Mebane, NC

Dayshift & Nightshift


What we offer: 

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
  • 401K with company match
  • 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays 
  • Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
  • Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
  • 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:

  • Review job ticket with 1st Press Person to determine, size, quantity of sheets required and colors.
  • With assistance from 1st Press Person ensures that the ink supplied matches the ink specs on job ticket.
  • Adjust printing units for proper sheet size.
  • Mounts plates in press, either alone or with 1st Press Operator, in press, ink’s press, and ensures feeder is loaded properly and then begins to run the press.
  • Continually checks quality and registration of work as directed to ensure that customer specs are met.
  • Completes necessary production and quality reports with 1st Press Operator as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager, Supervisor and/or Lead Person.

 

What you need to succeed: 

  • Lift up to 25 lbs. regularly, up to 50 lbs intermittently and up to 75 lbs rarely.
  • Ability to work in a tobacco-free environment
  • Stand up to 12 hours per day.
  • Bend, twist, climb, squat, kneel occasionally throughout the shift.
  • Uses hands for simple and power grasping, as well as push, pull and fine manipulation.
  • Work at and/or below shoulder level.
  • See fine detail in printed product along with checking for color accuracy.
  • See color and distinguish color differences.
  • Previous offset printing press experience is required.  
  • Attention to detail.
  • Communication skills
  • Must work in a hot, cold, dusty and noisy industrial environment
  • Must wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, hair nets, steel-toed boots, etc.)
  • Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations

 



Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
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.