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Floater for: FY 2024

General Characteristics - To learn how to operate safely and effectively the unwind and rewind end of the press. To effectively assist the first assistant, to assist in meeting or exceeding the goals in, Safety, Quality, Cost, Production, Environmental and Housekeeping

Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.

Special License/Certification Required: PIT certificate, Crane certificate, general assessments test, O.L.R. trained, and advanced Flexo training.

WestRock will be the most respected company in our business by:

CULTURE

5 Core Business Principles

* Providing superior products at very low costs.

* Investing for competitive advantage.

* Optimizing economies of scale.

* Improving processes and reducing costs.

* Seeking acquisitions that improve business.

Integrity- Respect-Accountability- Excellence

* Empower and Engage

* Respect and Trust

* Satisfy our customers

* Do the right thing

SAFETY

* Work safely goal "0" accidents = "0" RIR = "0" LWD

* Meet plant goal of 3 safety engagements each month per employee - 100% employee engagement

* 1 "concern" per employee for FY24

* Participate in all safety activities. (Revisions of SWP\u2019s, JHA\u2019s, HazRAC\u2019s, safety audits, near miss reports, safety alerts, toolbox topics, STOP cards, STEP cards, etc.)

* "Hands Up" when starting the machine

* Participate in team meetings and training

* Adhere to all LOTO/ ESP procedures

* PPE is required throughout the production areas, the warehouse and when coming or leaving the production areas. Refer to PPE policies.

* Before each shift it is required to inspect the P.I.T.\u2019s and fill out the inspection report. If a problem is noted, report this to the immediate supervisor or the lead operator to be repaired or taken from service. Refer the SWP on PIT operations.

* Complete crane inspections before each shift.

* When operating the cranes, always inspect the load and make sure there is no one in the path of the moving cylinder. Make sure the area is always clear until the print cylinder or anilox has been delivered to the destination. Never walk or allow work to be performed underneath a suspended load.

* Report all injuries, unsafe conditions and/or acts to lead operator or immediate supervisor

* Use the roll pushers whenever possible to move rolls. This helps reduce back strains. Refer to SWP.

* You must always use the cart caddy to move cylinder carts. Refer to SWP.

* Learn and abide by all SWP\u2019S/ JHA\u2019s and HazRAC before performing tasks.

* Must attend Tool-Box Topic before the start of each shift. See Opr/ Supervisor.

* Know the 5 Core Business Principles and the 4 Key Behaviors

QUALITY

* Assist in meeting yearly CONQ goal of 0.10% or less of sales per MSF (or less) in claims.

* Meet plant goal of 1 quality engagement each month

* Participate in watching the web and the monitoring of the BST

* Make sure that the PH and viscosity checks are completed on every roll or every hour and are documented. Report any changes to lead operator.

* Stay up to date on the C pro training for all job-related tasks

* Make sure every roll has every roll has been physically measured for the width of the roll and has been documented.

* Ensure that the COA\u2019s are filled out correctly for each job and turned in on time.

* Always check the paper grade and the size to the job docket

* Make sure that all adds made to the inks are documented. Flint must be notified before making any adds to the inks.

* Use ink filters.

* It is every team member\u2019s responsibility to check over the tear sheets and inspect the web during their shift. You must sign your name on every tear sheet ran by your team verifying that you have compared the sheet to the signed sheet. If you see something that does not look right to you, please notify the lead operator. Maybe you have seen something that was overlooked.

COSTS

* Reduction of rewind rolls and/or internally rejected rolls.

* Assist in reducing the overall waste of the plant to 4.6% through monitoring of the web and making the correct decisions.

* Blade changes - ensure blades and seals are installed correctly

* Reduce core costs by reusing cores when available, also at the OLR

* Reduce ink costs by monitoring inks and notifying operator or Flint when issues arise

* Ensure that plate costs are kept under budget per month, through plate cleaning, safe handling and storing sleeves in their correct locations when a job is completed

* Utilizing set up rolls and free paper

* Marking edit rolls correctly and ensuring that all the reject product is removed from the shippable roll

* Performing productive pre-make ready, make ready, set ups and performing secondary activities, on both machines

PRODUCTION

* Help as a team, meet, or exceed all production goals:

* Run speed: 495 FPM

* Total downtime: 13%

* Set-Up Time: 33%

* Waste: 4.6%

* Reduction of rewind rolls and internal rejections

* 6,232 rolls produced

* Frequently inspect each printing deck, ensuring that the unit is working properly. If any changes, inform lead operator or senior assistant.

* Keep the production floor filled with cut down roll stock for the job running and the next job. Double check job docket to schedule for correct paper, size, and weight.

* Clean the plates on all jobs before they are placed in the rack unless the job is to be stripped and discarded.

* Check the schedule for the next job running, place the cylinders on carts to be placed in the press, fit each cylinder with bearings, bobbins, and gears. (pre-make ready)

* Check the anilox library, to find if the aniloxes have been damaged or scratched. If any damage reported measure to see if anilox can be used in that color.

* Check the job docket and the history sheet for the rotation of the upcoming job. Place the correct cylinder and anilox in the dead units of the job running.

* Have all aniloxes cleaned, for the next job on carts or in the dead units. Make sure all aniloxes stay covered to prevent damage.

* Enter data into Kiwi system correctly and in a timely manner. Fill out press times, codes, docket summaries, rewind, edit rolls, slit rolls, waste, and print out tickets correctly.

* When doing pre-make ready, double, and triple check to make sure the units that have been set up correctly, the gears and bobbins tightened, the gears are the correct size, and the paper is the correct weight and size. Pre-make ready done incorrectly saves no time.

* While running or doing changeover it is also the unwind operator\u2019s responsibility to perform preventative maintenance on the ink chambers, this consists of, cleaning face plates, chambers, ink pans, cleaning the surge suppressor filters and proper reassembling the unit with new blades and seals.

* All mounts must be free of high spots and ink build up on sleeves & cylinders

ENVIRONMENTAL

* Assist WestRock in achieving "0" violations

* Ensure that all chemicals are labeled and stored correctly

* Dispose of all aerosol cans properly

Workplace Organization

* A clean plant is a SAFE plant. Keep all debris and trash off the floor and in designated trash areas.

* Please use proper techniques for disposing of different items; no cardboard in the trash dumpster, all aerosol cans must be popped in the can popper and disposed of in the metal container, no liquid of any form is to be placed in the trash dumpster, batteries are to be recycled, this is in the environmental area.

* Store all tools and supplies in their proper location. A place for everything and everything in its place.

* Keep all walkways free of any clutter and trip hazards.

* Refer to all SWP\u2019S, JHA\u2019s and HazRAC for cleaning.

* Make sure all containers are labeled, and all have HMIS labels on them whether the materials are hazardous or not.

* Pick up all empty buckets and the lids and return them to the Flint area for proper disposal.

* Keep the gear area clean and organized. All tooling off the floor and in its correct location.

* Take ownership of your work area and take pride in keeping your area clean and organized to show our customers and visitors how you want to represent the company.

* Operate the zamboni.

PLATEROOM AND MOUNTING

* Able to effectively assist mounters with prep of sleeves and cylinders. I.E. Stripping of plates and sticky-back, cleanliness of cylinders and sleeves, assisting w/ mounting of sticky back, worn plates.

* Organization of signed sheets/ plates in plate room.

* Communications with plate room manager on ordering of new plates, sticky back, etc.

Operational Excellence System

* Actively engaged in OpEx with your team

* Attending all OpEx team meetings

* Yellow belt program (optional)

This position requires you to be flexible with your schedule and able to contact with short notice. Must be efficient in other departments including but not limited to: shipping and receiving, plate room, and mounting.

The above goals and expectations are not to be considered all inclusive as special assignments or duties may be added or changed as the needs arise. This pertains to all floater positions (floater & senior floater).

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.

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.