Entry Level Production Worker

Smurfit Westrock; Delaware; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in the United States (Delaware) seeks entry level workers for mill tasks including lifting, cleaning, and forklift operation. Positions are rotating shifts and union membership is required after 90 days.

Responsibilities include safety program participation, housekeeping, and assisting with end-to-end mill duties. Some roles involve crane use, core cutting, and banding for transport, with drug screening after offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• REQUIRED SKILLS: Forklift, simple hand tools, clamp truck, yard tractor, banding machine, utility knife, roll pusher.
• PREFERRED SKILLS: Comfort with heights, confined spaces; lifting 50 lbs and carrying 25 lbs.
• Drug screening required after a conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the safety program and follows OSHA requirements.
• Maintain general housekeeping around mill.
• Assist with Housekeeping Audit items as directed by area owner.
• Assist with general duties in dry end / wet end; may include use of overhead crane to move rolls, cutting of cores, slabbing rolls and banding slabs to prepare for transport to trailer.
• Use forklift as required to move broke, supplies, etc.
• Keeping supplies stocked in areas throughout Mill.
• Knowledge and understanding of Mill training system, policies, and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Hand tools

Clamp truck

Yard tractor

Banding machine

Utility knife

Roll pusher

Job description

These entry level positions provide labor for various tasks around the mill including picking up paper, operating forklift, cleaning, etc.. Will fill in for vacancies in entry level positions as needed. Must be able to carry/lift 50 lbs. Candidates with previous experience operating forktruck or other mobile equipment are preferred, but that experience is not necessary for consideration. This is a rotating shift position and membership in the Union is required after 90 days.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Participates in the safety program and works to exceed all safety standards and requirements mandated by the plant and OSHA
• Maintain general housekeeping around mill, including but not limited to: dumping hoppers/trash, cleaning floors / walls, general cleanliness of mill
• Assist with Housekeeping Audit action items as directed by area owner
• Assist with general duties in dry end / wet end as required, which may include: use of overhead crane to move rolls, cutting of cores, slabbing rolls and banding slabs to prepare for transport to trailer
• Use forklift as required to move broke, supplies, etc.
• Keeping supplies stocked in areas throughout Mill
• Knowledge and understanding of Mill training system, policies, and processes
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• REQUIRED SKILLS: Ability to use tools/equipment such as: forklift, simple hand tools, clamp truck, yard tractor, banding machine, utility knife, roll pusher
• PREFERRED SKILLS: Comfortability with heights, confined space, ability to lift 50 lbs and carry up to 25 lbs

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.