General Information
Job ID
ATR48354
Posting Job Title
Lead Operator Trainee #1
Locations
GA Lithia Springs
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
29-Apr-2025
Relocation Support
No
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.
Lead Operator Trainee #1 - Lithia Springs Preprint
Schedule: Rotating 6:45am to 7pm
Lithia Springs is seeking candidates to apply for the Lead Operator Trainee #1 position on the FLEXO Press.
JOB SUMMARY
The lead operator trainee #1 position is responsible for understanding the functionality of a wide web FLEXO press and continuing to understand our customer’s needs while helping as needed for continuous improvement and upgrades.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Follow all established safety rules and regulations and utilize required safety equipment. Report any unsafe conditions/hazards immediately.
- Ask questions, absorb and retain process knowledge.
- Assists in other areas of the plant as needed
- Coordinate and direct production work flow; ensure quality standards, production efficiencies and timely completion of work orders are met
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to production, and quality issues; maintain a physical presence in the plant
- Attend all quality training.
- Review and sign off on quality work instructions annually.
- Complete 2 quality and safety audits monthly.
- Complete all quality checklist before and during press run.
- Set up quality inspection system before press run.
- Ensure all quality checklists are being completed by press crew.
- Efficiently set print during set up.
- Understand how to read all tooling for a job.
- Ensure finish goods tickets are applied to correct rolls.
- Understand our customer’s needs when in production.
- Attend all production training.
- Attend all off-site training if scheduled by a supervisor.
- Review and sign off on production work instructions annually.
- Understand all functions for running the press efficiently.
- Use the schedule to prepare upcoming job tooling.
- Ensure upcoming jobs are set up correctly using the mounting screen.
- Understand anilox, ink adjustment, and dot gains.
- Ensure anilox are clean and ready for upcoming runs.
- Assist unwinder and rewinder when necessary.
- Ensure the press stays in production.
- Must be able to accommodate overtime coverage for opposite shift.
- Assist with machine related quality issues
- Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations; create and maintain a safe and secure work environment
- Interact with various departments and personnel, including other shift supervisors, set-up team, and temporary staffing agency (when applicable) to assure production requirements are met
- Assist with development and maintenance of cost-effective efficiency and quality improvements
- Assist Management in executing operating strategies and plans, and achieving company goals and objectives
- Support the maintenance crew in meeting or exceeding the goals in Safety, Quality, Cost, Production, Environmental and Housekeeping
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.