
Production Associate
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Job overview
Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Production Associate. The Production Associate assists the Operator and Assistant Operator in setting up and operating equipment to produce corrugated boxes according to customer specifications, while adhering to safety and housekeeping procedures at Smurfit Westrock's Plant City facility.
Key focus areas include Assist Operator and Assistant Operator in equipment setup and operation, Read and follow safety rules and housekeeping guidelines, and Perform lockout procedures and use hearing protection and safety shoes.
Full job description
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
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To assist the Operator and Assistant Operator in the setup & operate, when necessary, any piece of equipment to run a corrugated box to meet customer specifications
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SAFETY PROCEDURES:
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Read and understand SAFETY RULES & HOUSEKEEPING GUIDELINES and receive training in proper operating procedures
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Receive instructions in the following.
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Lockout procedures
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Hearing protection
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Safety shoes
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Moving machinery
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All stop buttons
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All nip points
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Conveyor safety
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Lifting and pushing/pulling
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Safety guards, gates & chains
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HOUSEKEEPING:
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Perform daily clean-up of area
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Dump trash as needed
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Perform extra clan up during downtime
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Follow cleaning schedule listed in Safety Manual
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Keep scrap picked up
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
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Read & use Factory Order & Print Card to determine proper
equipment settings
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Ability to know if equipment is operating properly
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Ability to:
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Set stacker
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Install dies, attachments & printing plates
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Set pull rolls, collars & straps
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Set scores, heads & blade combinations
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Set Prefeeder & Lead Edge Feeder
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Check stock for correct size
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Adjust equipment for proper pressures & register
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Operate glue and ink systems
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Set folding rails, squaring section & ejector
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
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.
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