• Wet End Operator (3rd Shift)

    WestRock Company (West Chester, OH)


    Wet End Operator - West Chester, Ohio

     

    Pay: $ 29.14/hr.

    SUMMARY:

    Wet End Operator is responsible for the overall production of the machine and quality of the work produced.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

    * Prepare outside liner rolls of paper (pre-printed or plain) for placement into the laminator. Each station consists of two roll stands.

    * Prepare splices of rolls of paper to ensure smooth transition during roll change.

    * Prepare starch as needed.

    * Make necessary adjustment to heat, tension, moisture of single face to minimize warp and ensure good adhesion of liner and medium.

    * Adjust and monitor adhesive application of outside liner to single face.

    * Monitor temperature of rolls, starch adhesive, and moisture to reduce variables on manufacturing the single face.

    * Clean and maintain flute roll cartridges to ensure unobstructed vacuum and air operation in rolls ( 3 cartridges will be on this machine B, C, E).

    * Check finished sheets for size, warp, registration, etc. as required by customer specifications.

    * Assist lead operator and/or utility personnel as required.

    * Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.

    * Adhere to routine maintenance spelled out in the Preventive maintenance procedures.

    * Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.

    * Overtime is required.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    This job has no supervisory responsibilities

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    * GED/High School Diploma

    * Prior Die Cut Experience

    * Previous Microsoft Offer computer skills

    * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

    * Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all measure; using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

     

    The starting rate is $29.14 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 2/6/2026.

     

    References

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    1. http://www.westrock.com/company/careers

     

    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.