Sheeter Operator

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 roll‑handling 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 #JoinSmurfitWestrock Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.