Lakeland FL Container, FL
4 days ago
Production Associate
Description & Requirements 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 integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

1st Shift: 6am-4pm Monday-Thursday and occasionally Fridays


I. Primary Responsibility

 * Preps bundles of cartons for printing, stacks and feeds cartons onto printer and/or stacks finished cartons in required bundles.
 * Cleans and preps printing plates before and after using on printer.
 * Manually wrap cases if shrink tunnel is not in operation. 

 * Checks quality of boxes and communicates to printer operator if an issue arises.
 * Uses manual pallet jack if required to move boxes into proper placement for printing.
 * Transfers cases from conveyor line onto pallets to be wrapped and staged for shipment to customers.

II. Safety Procedures

 * Has been given safety instruction on proper use of:

 * Steel toed safety boots
 * Eye Protection
 * Proper lifting
 * Conveyor safety
 * Martor knife or Kleever Exchange knife

 * Emergency procedure for fire or tornado evacuations
 * Keep areas clean and free of debris, wrap, and straps.
 * Has been provided daily safety checklist for operation of PIT.

III. Housekeeping

 * Knows area of housekeeping responsibilities and maintains a well-kept area by general sweeping, mopping, and cleaning machine.

IV. Manufacturing Process

 * Ability to use fork truck to unload units from floor and load them into trailers.
 * Ability to read master to determine complete or partial orders.
 * Stretch wrap individual units as needed.

V. Equipment Operated

 * Fork truck
 * Waste baler
 * Printer 
 * Manual pallet jack

VI. Quality-Standards -checks and ensures that the following are met:

 * Boxes are stacked neatly.
 * Quantity per case is correct.
 * Quality is checked and confirmed.

 VIII. Corrective Action

 A. Contact supervisor if necessary

 VIII. Communicates with others using hand signals, beeping forklift horn, or verbally

 IX. Preventative Maintenance

 * Charges and adds water to battery as needed.
 * All other things are handled by maintenance crew.
 * Must perform pre-shift PIT inspections.

 X. Educational Training

 * Must be able to read, write and use basic math.
 * 8TH grade education
 * Must be able to read and understand a tape measure.

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