Skid Runner - Military Veterans
at Smurfit Westrock
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.
Summary: Performs all general labor job expectations and responsibilities in the general manufacturing plant. Duties change to department, machine specific, and/or position specific duties as candidates in pool bid to other departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Promotable General Labor
- Follow all SOP's, safety rules, and other duties as assigned by shift manager while maintaining a clean, safe work area.
- Set up work area (gather materials needed according to job spec). Items may include: corrugated, white waste pads, pads, labels, plastic, banding, etc.
- Grabs cartons from an external paced conveyor
- Visually and manually inspect cartons for gluing and folding defects
- Packs cartons into corrugated case according to customer specs
- Apply individual case label on case and push case trough case sealer onto main conveyor
- Visually inspects cartons for defects and pack into corrugated cases by customer specification
- Visually sort flat cartons by layouts and pack according to corrugated cases by customer specification
- Operate hand-lift jack to move pallets of cases or to raise/lower loads to maintain waist level working condition
- Sort material in accordance with set criteria and assist in special sorting projects as required
- Ability to read written instructions and ability to follow verbal instructions
- Other responsibilities as needed.
- Basic math aptitude; individual must know basic math skills and be able to read a ruler.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must be able to obtain a fork truck license.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
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.
Harrison, AR
“The people of WestRock are what differentiate us in the marketplace and will help us become the premier provider of packaging around the world.” —Steve Voorhees, CEO This is an exciting time at WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions. We believe that Packaging Matters™ in building trust, influencing purchasing, and educating consumers, and we apply that belief to every project. Our strong foundation of talented, motivated experts provide customers with sustainable paper and packaging solutions around the world. Working together, we have a tremendous opportunity to define our company culture, grow our business and provide long-term solutions for our employees. With such an expansive operation, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.