General Information

Job ID

ATR51200

Posting Job Title

Material Handler

Locations

NC Conover

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

02-May-2025

Relocation Support

No

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.

Department: Cutting Job Title: Flat Pack/Utility

Education Requirement(s): Minimum High School Diploma/GED.

Summary

Responsible for bulk-pack, break-away, case-pack and operating shrink tunnel and robot. 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. 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: Pack cartons according to job sheet.

Marginal: May be required to feed/pack on gluers and cellos.

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)

100 lbs

75 lbs

50 lbs

30 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.

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.