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Small Machine Operator

WestRock Company, Holland, MI, United States


Description & Requirements
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.

General Purpose
Assist bindery operator on various finishing equipment and perform hand-bindery work.

Essential Job Functions

Drills holes in paper sheets, manually or by machine.

Removes, stacks, and packs printed material in various stages of completion on pallets as it accumulates on finishing equipment.

Examines stitched, collated, bound, and unbound publications to assure jobs are completed in accordance with customer quality requirements.

Hand collates sets of printed materials, inserts sheets, applies adhesive tape or hot glue, and applies labels according to the job ticket.

Forms sample products by hand using adhesive tape or hot glue.

Sets up and operates shrink wrapping equipment. Packs wrapped product in boxes and applies tape and labels.

Weighs printed material on the counting scale.

Operates the hand-held air hammer.

Operates paper banding machine.

Assists the operator on the folder, stitcher trimmer, and cutter when needed.

Completes bindery portion of the job ticket and label information.

Assists in the gluing department as required.

Performs job duties in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company safety rules.

Performs other job duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.

No prior experience or training.

Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Must have basic personal computer skills.

Must be able to maintain good attendance.

What We Offer

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off

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

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

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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