WestRock Company · 1 day ago
Production Associate
Bradenton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. The Production Associate will assist the Operator and Assistant Operator in setting up and operating equipment to produce corrugated boxes that meet customer specifications while adhering to safety and quality standards.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
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
Read and understand SAFETY RULES & HOUSEKEEPING GUIDELINES and receive training in proper operating procedures
Receive instructions in the following; Lockout procedures, Hearing protection, Safety shoes, Moving machinery, All stop buttons, All nip points, Conveyor safety, Lifting and pushing/pulling, Safety guards, gates & chains
Perform daily clean up of area
Dump trash as needed
Perform extra clan up during downtime
Follow cleaning schedule listed in Safety Manual
Keep scrap picked up
Read & use Factory Order & Print Card to determine proper equipment settings
Ability to know if equipment is operating properly
Ability to: Set stacker, Install dies, attachments & printing plates, Set pull rolls, collars & straps, Set scores, heads & blade combinations, Set Prefeeder & Lead Edge Feeder, Check stock for correct size, Adjust equipment for proper pressures & register, Operate glue and ink systems, Set folding rails, squaring section & ejector
Perform the following quality checks: 1st piece dimensional checks, 1st piece print quality checks, Random checks during run for dimensions & print, Ink color & viscosity, 1st piece visual check - fold box complete, If major problem- shut machine down & notify supervisor
Push interrupt buttons
Verbal
Hand signals
Ability to read and do basic math
Ability to read a tape measure
Qualification
Required
Must be open to working either 2nd or 3rd Shift (3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am)
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
Read and understand SAFETY RULES & HOUSEKEEPING GUIDELINES and receive training in proper operating procedures
Receive instructions in the following; Lockout procedures, Hearing protection, Safety shoes, Moving machinery, All stop buttons, All nip points, Conveyor safety, Lifting and pushing/pulling, Safety guards, gates & chains
Perform daily clean up of area
Dump trash as needed
Perform extra clean up during downtime
Follow cleaning schedule listed in Safety Manual
Keep scrap picked up
Read & use Factory Order & Print Card to determine proper equipment settings
Ability to know if equipment is operating properly
Ability to: Set stacker, Install dies, attachments & printing plates, Set pull rolls, collars & straps, Set scores, heads & blade combinations, Set Prefeeder & Lead Edge Feeder, Check stock for correct size, Adjust equipment for proper pressures & register, Operate glue and ink systems, Set folding rails, squaring section & ejector
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Flexo Folder Gluer equipment, Computer input terminal, Quality test equipment
Perform the following quality checks: 1st piece dimensional checks, 1st piece print quality checks, Random checks during run for dimensions & print, Ink color & viscosity, 1st piece visual check - fold box complete, If major problem- shut machine down & notify supervisor
Push interrupt buttons
Verbal communication
Hand signals
Ability to read and do basic math
Ability to read a tape measure
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
Founded in 1953
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
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