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Sheeter Operator Job detail

@ Smurfit Westrock
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Set up/operate shear, Load rolls, Adjust machine settings
Requirements Summary:Operate Maxson sheeter safely, set up, adjust, monitor quality, perform basic maintenance, and follow 5S and safety procedures.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Maxson sheet machine, Hoists, Cranes, Roll handling equipment
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Description du poste et qualifications requises

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) est un chef de file mondial en matière de solutions durables pour le papier et d’emballage. Nous sommes des spécialistes des matériaux, des concepteurs d’emballages, des ingénieurs en mécanique et des experts en fabrication qui partagent le même but : Innover avec audace. Emballer de façon durable. Guidés par nos valeurs d’intégrité, de respect, de responsabilité et d’excellence, nous utilisons la science et la technologie de pointe pour faire progresser l’emballage à base de fibres.

Description du poste et qualifications requises

Sheeter Operator - Chattanooga

Shift: Train on 1st shift, move to 2nd or 3rd shift

The Maxson Sheeter Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient setup, operation, and monitoring of a Maxson sheeting machine to convert rolls of paper into accurately cut sheets that meet production specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate Maxson sheeter equipment according to job orders and production schedules
  • Load rolls onto the sheeter using hoists, cranes, or rollhandling equipment
  • Adjust machine settings including cut length, trim, stacking, and line speed
  • Monitor sheet quality, accuracy, and stack integrity during operation
  • Perform quality checks to ensure sheets meet size, count, and defect requirements
  • Troubleshoot and correct minor mechanical or operational issues
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance and lubrication as required
  • Remove and record scrap or waste material
  • Maintain clean and organized work area following 5S standards
  • Follow lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and all plant safety procedures
  • Accurately complete production, downtime, and quality documentation
  • Communicate issues or changes to supervisors, maintenance, and downstream processes
  • Assist with training of helper operators or new team members as needed

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (with assistance for heavier loads)
  • Frequent bending, reaching, and use of hand controls
  • Ability to work in an industrial environment with noise and moving machinery

What you need to succeed:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • 1–3 years of experience operating industrial machinery (sheeting, converting, or printing equipment preferred)
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to make precise adjustments
  • Ability to read job tickets, production schedules, and measuring instruments
  • Basic math skills (fractions, measurements, counts)
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Description du poste et qualifications requises

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Smurfit Westrock est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Nous nous efforçons de créer et de maintenir une main-d'œuvre diversifiée où chacun se sent valorisé, respecté et inclus. Smurfit Westrock ne fait aucune discrimination sur la base de la race, de la couleur, de la religion, de l'origine nationale, du sexe, de l'âge, du handicap, du statut d'ancien combattant, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre ou de toute autre base protégée par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale.