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Summary

As the Finishing Specialist, you will be responsible for maximizing all aspects of the gluing department\u2019s performance including Productivity, Quality, and preventative maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Contributes to team effort by exhibiting strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.

• Working with OEMs and the Department Lead to maximize the use of technology to improved quality and drive productivity.

• Work with Training and Maintenance to develop effective preventative maintence programs on gluer, packers, robotic palletizers, etc.

• Must be a subject matter expert (SME) in all basic folds: straight-line, lock-bottom, and 6 corner boxes.

• SME in the use of the Leary gluing and inspection system. Leary IQ experience preferred.

• Able to oversee machine make-ready to set it up to run production. Directs make-ready, pre-fold, glue system, final fold, delivery, stacker, bar code reader, pack station and inspection system.

• Able to train operators to become proficient in Gluer and Leary Make-Readies. Also able to train operators in basic troubleshooting.

• Assist the Quality Manager in developing improved Quality Standards (Copy checks, gluing and gluing detections checks, case label, line clearance, case pack) are being met.

• Monitors machine efficiencies & speeds to ensure production levels meet or exceed standards & make appropriate adjustments.

• Assists with monitoring setting up bar code scanners, glue detectors, jam sensors kick and ejection systems.

• Able to trouble shoot and adjust necessary to ensure quality and conformity of package material.

• Effectively communicates with management.

• Assists in training new employees and operators on machines.

• Able to work under minimal supervision.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toe shoes, hair/beard net, gloves Essential Knowledge: Strong Leadership and Communication skills. Mechanical aptitude. Preferred Knowledge: 5+ years of folder/gluer operation or 5+ years experience and/or production lead. General: Compliance with workplace rules, policies, and procedures, SQF, Safety, etc.

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.

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.