Offset Utility Operator 7p-7a

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.

Offset Utility Operator 7pm to 7am - Winston Salem

Summary:

The Offset Utility Operator position requires employees to operate and/or assist in the operation of various equipment in the Offset printing department. Each area requires daily forklift operation and ability to enter data into computer systems. Each area requires attention to detail.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Operate Jogger and Guillotine machines, using tape measure to verify within 1/32”; operate Guillotine computer system to program desired number of cuts and location of cuts.
• Operate Jogger machine and controls, putting loads on correct pallets and alignment of load on pallet, lifting of wooden and plastic pallets onto and doff loads on Jogger.
• Unitize all loads from department according to inventory or shipping specifications using large panel saw, strapping bander and large drill for drilling strapping holes as needed. Loads coming off press must be same height and counts and must match press production.
• Enter finished goods data for every job coming off press into AS400 inventory system and move units to proper location in the system; also issue and return jobs in system.
• Operate forklift (sit down) and electric pallet jack (no truck dock-plate loading duties) to stage loads by location for shipping and manufacturing inventory.
• Perform preventative maintenance on Jogger and Guillotine machines as scheduled.
• Maintain clean and neat work areas at all times and follow all sanitation procedures.
• Follow all Safety Rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sheeter Roll Stand Job duties (in addition to duties and responsibilities mentioned previously):

• Order roll stock needed according to Sheeter schedule by notifying clamp truck driver.
• Cut steel bands off roll stock and to cut waste wraps from rolls.
• Unwrap rolls and use tape measure to ensure correct roll width is being loaded, use roll stock pushing machine to move roll into position to load.
• Lower arms of machine into correct position, clamp roll and move into working position, thread paper into slicing head of machine and set proper brake pressure.
• Unload any empty cores or left over rolls and apply correct inventory tags, or stage for proper disposal.
• Move loads with electric pallet jack out of machine, place empty pallets into machine, remove trim waste from Gaylords as need and load empty Gaylords.
• Operate the entire machine during breaks or while operator is absent; including using the computer system to set-up and run the job with correct sizes from the work instructions and to perform all quality checks.
• Move sheeted loads to staging area for printing department.
• Assist with Sheeter preventative maintenance as scheduled.

Press Helper Job duties (in addition to duties and responsibilities mentioned previously):

• Prepare plates, ink and paper for the next job on press.
• Read job instructions and put the correct ink into the press and use wash-up procedures to remove ink after job is complete.
• Mount and remove blankets on press and retrieve proper coating blankets from the information on the Excel spreadsheet for location retrieval.
• Operate press feed section and electronic function control board while 2nd press person is on break or filling in for the 1st press person.
• Perform color and quality checks while filling in for 2nd press person.
• Assist Press Operator with preventative maintenance as scheduled.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Safety - Includes following safety rules and regulations, working to create and maintain good housekeeping, knowledge and use of safety equipment, active participation in safety effort, attending safety meetings, confronting others regarding safety, reporting incidents and near misses, correcting unsafe conditions.

Quality - Evaluates the ability of employee to produce superior products or services, meeting all specifications and expectations, free of errors or waste. Includes accuracy, following correct procedures, such as, GMP, SOP, ISO requirements, performing all quality checks, complete and legible documentation.

Knowledge of Field - Relates to employee’s understanding and knowledge of duties, methods and procedures required by the job. Indicators are troubleshooting skills, technical competence, application of training, thoroughness and efficiency in solving problems, and making progress improvements.

Accountability/Dependability - Evaluates the degree to which employee accepts responsibility and follows through on commitments. Indicators are task completion, following procedures, thoroughness, reliability, completion of difficult tasks, working without supervision, acknowledging and correcting own mistakes, facing and resolving conflict.

Initiative - Evaluates an employee’s willingness to act on their own to assume new or additional responsibilities, to voluntarily start projects or attempt non-routine tasks. Indicators are self-starting, proactive, energetic, enthusiasm, and ingenuity, willingness to try, innovative, finding a better way.

Teamwork - Evaluates the ability of an employee to work cooperatively with others in an interdependent relationship to achieve common goals. Indicators are flexibility and adaptability, cooperation, listening, group problem solving, willingness to change, to lead as well as follow, recognizing and utilizing diversity.

Interpersonal/Culture - Evaluates the ability to get along with others in an open and respectful manner. Indicators are communication skills, including listening, positive relationships with others, treating others fairly and with respect, openness and honesty, ability to disagree while maintaining good relationships, tolerant of others. Demonstrates the WestRock Key Behaviors: Diligent and acting in a manner consistent with the 4 key behaviors: (1) create an environment of respect and trust for our co-workers and customers, (2) empower and engage our co-workers to improve our performance and lower our cost, (3) satisfy our customers every time, and (4) do the right thing for WestRock – always.

Productivity/OEE Competency - Evaluates one’s effectiveness in producing expected quantities of work relative to standards and expectations, including effort, utilization of time, materials, and supplies. Indicators include the quantity and quality of work, the absence of rework and waste, utilization of resources, safe work behaviors, preplanning, and anticipating problems. Manufacturing employees will also be evaluated based on the following: Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) takes into account the various sub-components of the manufacturing process. Availability, viewed as a snapshot of the current production efficiency for a machine, line or cell. OEE = (A)vailabilty x (P)erformance x (Q)uality. Expressed another way: Related Machine Speed (P) x Crewed Hours (A)/ Good Sheets Out (Q). This section evaluates the employee’s performance to maximize the OEE on his/her machine.

Attendance/Punctuality - Includes being present and ready for work as expected. Indicators are attendance records, number of times tardy, frequency of lateness returning from scheduled breaks or meal times, work readiness, and preparedness to begin work on time. (Three unexcused tardies equals one unexcused absence)

Procedures/Documentation/Reporting - Refers to the importance of following procedures, carefully and thoroughly documenting critical activities, including training, and to the accurate reporting of information. Indicators include the following established procedures, documenting essential processes, preparing accurate, timely, legible, and complete reports. Communicating as needed with others in the organization.

Coaching/Leading - Evaluates the employee’s ability and skill to positively influence others to achieve Company goals and expectations, regardless of one’s position or title. Indicators include: effective planning and coordination of work, delegation and follow through, exhibiting and promoting confidence, supportive of company views and policies, self-directed initiative, acceptance of responsibility, effective use of time, materials, supplies, and personnel; patience, flexibility, adaptability, assists with training and desires to help others succeed, effective problem solving and decision making skills.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED minimum.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and basic computer skills. Requires ability to issue and return roll stock to and from jobs in AS400 inventory system and get correct footage used from Sheeter computer.

Other Qualifications

Requires the ability to react quickly and make continuous adjustments to provide top quality product. Normal vision required for most duties; however; employee must pass a color blind test to work on the press. Hearing ability must be adequate and ear protection is required. Pressroom area position requires employee to pass color blind testing.

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