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GENERAL PURPOSE: Issue raw materials in a timely fashion to designated work stations. Move work-in-process to designated areas. Segregate printed materials from other waste and dispose of them.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Stages trays, cages, pallets, cartons, dollies, skids, cut material, folded material, and waste containers as required.

* Manages chipboard on and off of dollies and skids.

* Empties waste containers in each process area.

* Separates and properly discards corrugated, printed material, and miscellaneous garbage.

* Performs banding, stretch wrapping, etc. of materials for shipment.

* Delivers shipments to various departments.

* Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position, and department.

* Follows established policies, work instructions, and safety and environmental guidelines.

* Performs all assigned work effectively and on schedule.

* Follows instructions accurately.

* Keeps work area neat and clean.

* Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

* 3-5 years experience in the manufacturing industry.

* Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid forklift operator license.

* Must be able to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, procedures, and work instructions.

* Must be able to maintain good attendance.

* Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.

* Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS:

As part of our commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, all employees are expected to actively participate in safety-related processes. This includes promptly reporting any incidents, near misses, or safety concerns to their supervisor or through designated reporting systems. Employees are responsible for supporting incident investigations by providing accurate information and cooperating with follow-up actions aimed at identifying root causes and preventing recurrence.

Employees may also participate in the Return-to-Work (RTW) program by collaborating with supervisors and health professionals to ensure a safe and supported transition back to work following an injury. Additionally, all team members are expected to contribute to the implementation of the Safety Excellence program by following established safety procedures, attending required training, and promoting a culture of safety through daily actions and peer engagement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The employee is required to sit, stand, talk, see, hear, and walk.

The starting rate is $17.83 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 10/30/2025

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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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.