Material Handler - WestRock : Job Details

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. Department: Printing Job Title: Production Material Handler Education Requirement(s): Minimum High School Diploma/GED. Summary: Responsible for loading/removing and bringing needed materials to production lines and stations. Oversee the organizing of WIP and supplies for production while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Maintain housekeeping and 5S to standards set by management. Follow all WestRock Core Values and Behaviors. Additional job duties as assigned by department manager. Safety: Required – PPE must be worn while on your job. At a minimum safety glasses, steel toe shoes and hearing protection. Gloves are required on the production floor and warehouses at all times. Please see Appendix A and Appendix B (Conover Specific) attached to the WestRock Glove Policy (CompliantPro). Bump cap per company policy Required – All safety policies and guidelines must be followed. Required – Comply with safety participation program Required – “Let's talk safety” We use this phrase as a safety intervention and our employees want you to look out after your fellow employees so that they do not get hurt on the job. Required – S.T.E.P. (Stop, Think, Evaluate and Plan) Required – Safety Absolutes Training: Training requirements for this position are maintained in the Training Module of Compliant Pro. Compliance with all workplace rules, policies and procedures, i.e. SQF, safety, etc. Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, hair nets, beard nets, composite/steel toe shoes, ear plugs, bump caps and gloves per glove policy. · Testing and Measuring Ability (General Math): Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and ruler.) Requires pallet jack operation and forklift certification. Pass Farnsworth Munsel-100 Hue Test. · Written/Verbal Communications Skills: Must follow detailed instructions for training and quality. · Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. · Knowledge of Cartons: Perform quality checks on cartons being processed. Essential/Marginal Functions and Physical Requirements: Essential: Take/retrieve excess pallets to/from sheeting warehouse as needed. Remove empty skids from gluers, cellos, waxers. Take completed Flat Pack load to warehouse. Keep warehouse/ drive aisles swept, clean and orderly. Marginal: Assist packing. Never Occasionally Frequently Constantly Sitting X Standing X Walking X Driving X Climbing X Carrying X Stooping X Kneeling X Bending X Reaching X Lifting (amount in LBS) 50 lbs Lifting Overhead X Pushing/Pulling X Grasping X Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.