Dry End Operator

Smurfit Westrock plc; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Alabama is seeking a reliable Dry End Operator for the 3rd shift to safely operate packaging manufacturing equipment, stack corrugated product, and perform quality checks.

Candidates must read tape measures, perform basic math, and adhere to safety procedures; overtime and weekend work are required.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year in manufacturing, HS diploma or GED, and be prepared for drug screening after offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Military training and or Technical School preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate various manufacturing equipment and follow specific directions.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Read a tape measure and use basic math and computer skills.
• Work safely and comply with all safety regulations.
• Lift, push or pull up to 75lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel during shift.
• Work daily overtime and weekends as required.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Safety awareness

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power hand tools

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Dry End Operator

3 rd shift

Please see Job Description below:

Primary duties include safely performing a wide range of tasks that include stacking corrugated product, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safe, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery and have a desire to advance within the company.

Responsibilities

• Ability to operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific direction, operate power hand tools, and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Ability to read a tape measure and have basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work safely and comply with all safety regulations.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 75lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Required to work daily overtime, weekend work and various shifts depending on your position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Military training and or Technical School preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
• 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.