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Hiring Immediately - Full Time

Gluer Operator Trainee - Marion, NC

3rd Shift (Dayshift Training)

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:

* Train to become a proficient, competent Gluer Operator by working with and assisting the Glue Operators. Learn to competently make mechanical adjustments and set up equipment according to the job ticket specifications. Learn to maintain and operate gluing machine(s) at the required production speeds while controlling quality, waste, safety, and housekeeping standards.

* Learns to set up jobs according to job ticket instruction and approved structure.

* Learns to review job tickets for specifications, set-up time, run speed, labels, folding orientation, skid size, skid height, quantity, ship date and any special instructions.

* Learns to run equipment at the required speeds while maintaining quality, waste and safety standards.

* Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to job, position and department.

* Learns to monitor production schedules checking for current job and next scheduled job.

* Verifies Feeder Packers have the proper materials.

* Learns to complete all production reports and/or logbooks.

* Learns to verify the cases counts and reports match the machine counts and reports. Make amendments to cases as needed for accuracy.

* Learns to prepare for future runs to enable quick and efficient set-ups.

* Aids other Operators and assists Feeders and Packers as needed.

* Learns to perform routine and preventive maintenance including lubrication and repairs to equipment except for electrical problem.

* Maintains records as required on a daily basis.

* Keeps work area neat and clean.

* Works with and assists gluer operator with operation of folder/gluer in accordance with customer specifications and current Standard Operating Procedures with the goal of learning to perform work independently.

* Works with and assists gluer operator with make-ready, feeder, pre-fold, final fold and delivery with the goal of learning to perform work independently.

* Assists with set up of glue system, bar code scanners and pack station with goal of learning to do work independently.

* Performs other job duties as assigned.

What you Need to Succeed:

* The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.

* Must have the ability to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.

* Ability to maintain good attendance.

* Willingness to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.

* Basic personal computer skills.

* The ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

* Must meet required criteria every six months as outlined in the training matrix.

* Must pass timed skills testing during and upon completion of training.

* Ability to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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.