Stacker Operator

Stacker Operator

2nd shift M-F 3p-11p overtime and weekends as needed

$22.04/hr

The Opportunity:

The Stacker Operator plays a critical role in supporting corrugator and converting operations by safely operating and assisting with stacker and related equipment. This position ensures product quality, workplace safety, and production efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, quality-driven, and eager to grow within the organization.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

Safety & Compliance

* Follow all required safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, PPE usage (safety shoes and hearing protection), and safe material handling practices.

* Maintain constant awareness of moving machinery, nip points, conveyors, stop buttons, and guarding systems.

* Correctly use and maintain guards, gates, chains, and safety devices always.

* Immediately shut down equipment and notify supervision if unsafe conditions, malfunctions, or major issues occur.

Operational Support & Equipment Setup

* Operate and assist with stacker equipment and support operators across multiple machines as needed.

* Assist with equipment setup and changeovers, including:

* Installing dies, attachments, and printing plates (as applicable)

* Setting pull rolls, collars, straps, scores, heads, and blade combinations

* Setting and adjusting Prefeeder and Lead Edge Feeder

* Adjusting pressures and registering

* Operating and monitoring glue and ink systems

* Setting folding rails, squaring sections, and ejectors

* Accurately follow Factory Orders and production specifications.

* Perform required quality checks, including:

* First-piece dimensional and print inspections

* In-process quality inspections

* Ink color and viscosity checks

* Verification of proper box folding and completion

* Take corrective action or escalate issues to ensure customer quality requirements are met.

What You Need to Succeed:

Required Skills & Abilities

* Ability to read and interpret basic instructions, safety procedures, Factory Orders, and machine manuals.

* Proficiency in basic math and the ability to accurately read a tape measure.

* Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail.

* Understanding safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting

* Willingness to perform preventive maintenance (PMs) as assigned.

* Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and Saturdays as required.

Must be open to overtime. * Ability to stand for extended periods, lift materials, and perform repetitive physical tasks safely.

What we offer

* Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

* Benefits include:

* Medical w/ HSA

* Dental Vision

* Mental Health

* 401(k) with 5% company match

* Paid vacation time & holidays

* Life Insurance & AD&D

* Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance

* Tuition Reimbursement.

* Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

* Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

* An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

* A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.