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Smurfit Westrock
Graphic Utility - Joplin
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What they do
A Textile Machine Operator may set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Includes slubber machine and drawing frame operators. They may set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles; knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.
$39,031 / year median in Missouri
+6% projected growth
Job Description
This role can include Feeder Packer, Graphic Utility, Sheeter Assistant, Delivery Operator, and/or Aerator.
The Opportunity:
Perform and document quality audits, verify job completion, understand job sheet. Check job specifications to carton, learn to Make-ready machine, monitor carton quality, maintain materials for production, complete necessary reports (forms), maintain housekeeping to standards set by management, complete line clearance and additional job duties as assigned by department manager. Compliance with all workplace rules, policies and procedures, i.e. SQF, safety, etc.Protective Equipment Required:
Safety glasses, ear plugs, Appropriate Gloves, Safety Shoes, Hair and Beard net if applicable, Bump Caps if applicable and Level 7 Sleeves if Applicable What You Need toSucceed:
- Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and rule
- Able to learn to operate testing devices (i.e. Chatillon, E J Caddy, Mettler PM 480, Fluke IR Thermometer
- Pallet jack certification is a plus
- General mechanical aptitude
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to perform quality checks on cartons being processed.
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
- 401K with company match
- 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
- Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
- Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.