Material Handler - Military Veterans

Description & Requirements

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.

General Responsibilities

Responsible for transporting raw materials (rolls), work in process(WIP) and finished goods throughout the warehouse and production, load and unload rolls from transport trucks

• Preparing releases to ship
• Deliver received product to its appropriate destination
• Load and unload trucks in a safe efficient manner
• Work closely with sheeting to provide needed roll stock
• Fork truck driving skills are required.
• Palletize cases of various size and shape onto pallets within quality standards
• Produce barcodes for labeling proposes and keep accurate records.
• Provide a clean/safe working environment to themselves and employees in their work area.
• Keep department in specs within all 5S requirements
• Each person, regardless of role or position is responsible for Food Packaging Safety and Quality
• Execute job duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Report to management any issue or event that poses a risk to employee safety, the environment and facilities, or food packaging safety and quality.
• Follow all applicable policies, procedures, and instructions to the best of your ability
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, corrective actions, and training.
• Safe operation of motorized pallet jacks.
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• Ability to read general information or short instructions such as lists, notes, or labels
• Ability to write in order to accomplish such tasks as completing forms or communicating simple instructions
• Ability to perform basic mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Ability to carry out tasks which require a sequence of steps usually performed in a particular order
• Ability to complete tasks as assigned by others with occasional directions
• Ability to communicate to explain or interpret well-defined business issues or procedures following established patterns

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.