Operator Trainee

WestRock Company • Dayton, NJ • 1d ago

Machine Operator (Operator Trainee) - Dayton, NJ

Pay: $22.96/hr

Shift - 1st shift

BASIC PURPOSE & SCOPE:

Primary duties include safely performing a wide range of tasks that include stacking corrugated product, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safe, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, computer savvy, a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery and have a desire to advance within the company.

TRAINING AND COMPLIANCE

Hands-On training will be provided along with shadowing fully trained Operators and Quality/Safety Manager. Other duties will include, but no limited to:

Familiarity with machines and task hazards; set-up and troubleshoot

Understanding of set-up, run and clean-up (housekeeping) procedures; all industry standards and tolerances; reading a production order; generate load tags, etc.

Leaning how to use KIWI (FFF) Computer System,

LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) Procedures

Inspection of corrugated product/strike boxes

Participate in Inventory (Rollstock, Raw Materials and Finished Goods)

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

Operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific direction, operate power hand tools, and other duties as assigned.

Maintain a clean work environment.

Read a tape measure and have basic math and computer skills.

Work safely and autonomously as well as comply with all safety regulations.

Lift, push or pull 50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.

Required to work daily overtime, weekend work and other shifts depending on the position.

This job requires exerting up to 10 - 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Moderate work usually requires walking or standing for entire shift. Requires lifting handfuls of sheets when sorting or restacking

The starting rate is $22.96 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 1 year of service, and 12 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 1/9/26.

References

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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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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