Feeder Catcher - Military Veterans

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.

GENERAL PURPOSE: The Feeder Catcher inspects cartons for defects and packs out product for shipment. When gluers are on make-ready, the Packer/Inspector will work in the Sorting Area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Verifies case label information to the carton and Electronic Job Jacket.
• Verifies case count with case label the beginning of production run.
• Responsible for pulling samples for quality audit inspection.
• Responsible for pulling samples from each case for inspection of proper folding and gluing.
• Identifies last case of order with blue tape.
• Identifies last partial case with case label.
• Identifies non-conformity cartons with a "flag" on each case identifying the non-conformity.
• When source tag application is used, responsible for pulling three (3) consecutive cartons from each row and using the tag verifier to insure tags are activated by passing over the appropriate tag verifier.
• Assists in performing line clearance upon completion of each order.
• Responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping of each gluer as well as the department.
• Responsible for flat packing process.
• Sorts cartons in Work-in-Process (WIP) and rework for quality defects.
• Feeding gluer as needed.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures, and instructions.
• Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties.
• This position will help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines, and immediately report any food safety concerns to management.
• Willing to work flexible hours as necessary.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
• 1-year work related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must complete cGMP training and Departmental QOP training.
• Must pass color blindness test, good vision a must.
• Must pass Company pre-employment testing.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurements.
• Quality driven - establishes high standards, is able to maintain high standards, does work right the first time, and inspects work for flaws, corrects own errors, regularly produces accurate work. Able to identify all manufacturing defects related to the production of printed/unprinted folding cartons.
• Production-minded - Produces an appropriate quantity of work, does not get bogged down, able to multi-task. Must be able to perform these tasks in a fast-paced environment for long hours.
• Basic computer skills.
• Standing for long periods of time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Employee is required to: stand, walk, talk, see, and hear.

In Terms of a 12- hour workday,

On the job employees must:

Not at all

Occasionally

(<4>
Frequently

(4 - 8 hours)

Continuously (8 - 12 hours)

Stoop

X

Climb

X

Reaching

X

Bending

X

Kneel

X

Carrying

X

Walking

X

Sit

X

Lifting Overhead

X

Push/Pull

X

Grasping

X

Lifting

X

In Terms of a 12- hour workday,

On the job employees must lift:

Not at all

Occasionally

(<4>
Frequently

(4 - 8 hours)

Continuously (8 - 12 hours)

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

>50 pounds

X

This position has special vision requirements:

Close vision - clear vision at 20 inches or less.

Distance vision - clear vision at 20 feet or more.

Peripheral vision - ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down and/or left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Ability to adjust focus - adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

The noise level that is typical for the work environment of this position is

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, telephone communication)

Work Hazards:

How much time is spent in or around the following work hazards?

On the job employee s must work around:

Not at all

Occasionally (<2>
Frequently

(5 -8 hours)

Continuously (8 -12 hours)

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

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

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.