Stacker Operator
Corrugator Sheet Plant | 3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
$22.86/hr
Position Overview
The Stacker Operator plays a critical role in supporting corrugator and converting operations by safely operating and assisting with stacker and related equipment. This position ensures product quality, workplace safety, and production efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, quality-driven, and eager to grow within the organization.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
Safety & Compliance
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Follow all required safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, PPE usage (safety shoes and hearing protection), and safe material handling practices.
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Maintain constant awareness of moving machinery, nip points, conveyors, stop buttons, and guarding systems.
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Correctly use and maintain guards, gates, chains, and safety devices always.
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Immediately shut down equipment and notify supervision if unsafe conditions, malfunctions, or major issues occur.
Operational Support & Equipment Setup
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Operate and assist with stacker equipment and support operators across multiple machines as needed.
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Assist with equipment setup and changeovers, including:
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Installing dies, attachments, and printing plates (as applicable)
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Setting pull rolls, collars, straps, scores, heads, and blade combinations
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Setting and adjusting Prefeeder and Lead Edge Feeder
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Adjusting pressures and registering
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Operating and monitoring glue and ink systems
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Setting folding rails, squaring sections, and ejectors
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Accurately follow Factory Orders and production specifications.
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Perform required quality checks, including:
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First-piece dimensional and print inspections
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In-process quality inspections
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Ink color and viscosity checks
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Verification of proper box folding and completion
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Take corrective action or escalate issues to ensure customer quality requirements are met.
What You Need to Succeed
Required Skills & Abilities
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Ability to read and interpret basic instructions, safety procedures, Factory Orders, and machine manuals.
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Proficiency in basic math and the ability to accurately read a tape measure.
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Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail.
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Understanding safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting
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Willingness to perform preventive maintenance (PMs) as assigned.
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Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and Saturdays as required.
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Ability to stand for extended periods, lift materials, and perform repetitive physical tasks safely.
What we offer
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Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
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Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
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An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
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A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
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Medical w/ HSA
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Dental Vision
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Mental Health
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401(k) with 5% company match
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Paid vacation time & holidays
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Life Insurance & AD&D
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Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
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Tuition Reimbursement.
