Entry Level Technician

Smurfit-Westrock; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill in Solvay, NY is seeking a Team Support Technician (Entry Level Operations Position). The role offers hands-on training to grow into a technical expert in paper making.

You will learn safety and quality procedures, warehouse operations, and shipping processes while supporting production. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are provided to help you advance within the organization.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to train and advance in a pay-for-skills environment.
• Safety- and quality-conscious work habits.
• Above-average written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, warehouse, and ISO policies/procedures.
• Inspect trailers and ensure proper placement of rolls for transport.
• Assist with shift relief and paperwork; communicate trailer needs to spotters.
• Support paper machines during downtime and with starch unloading.
• Enter drop loads into CMS and secure loads for shipping.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

The Opportunity:

Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill is seeking Team Support Technician (Entry Level Operations Position) at Solvay NY. This position is entry level, and the right candidate will be taught skills needed to be successful. The goal of this role is to grow with the organization and become a technical expert in paper making.

Pay Range:

$23.77 per hour, and after probationary period, $28.31 per hour

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Knows and follows all safety, warehouse, and ISO policies/procedures
• Inspects trailers for damage – inside/outside, prior to loading finished rolls of paper
• Places jack stands and chocks in appropriate positions on parked trailers
• Sweeps out railcars and trailers thoroughly
• Makes sure packing material (dunnage) is available to keep rolls of paper in position while traveling
• Makes sure finished paper rolls have correct placement and tightness of shipping bands to secure roll for traveling
• Reviews customs and shipping paperwork
• Outbound scaling / controlling dock activity (live loads, drop loads)
• Communicates with spotters at beginning of each shift on what trailers are needed
• Back-up scale admin for each shift
• Corrects hold tags and reassigns rolls
• Assists with physical inventory
• Secures railcar and trailer loads
• Enters drop loads into CMS
• Helps with the paper machines during unplanned downtime
• Starch unloading
• Conducts proper shift relief

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent and previous work experience.
• Ability to successfully train and advance in the pay-for-skills environment.
• Safety and quality-conscious work habits.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and team skills.
• Must be computer literate with good understanding of Microsoft products and email.
• Ability to climb stairs, lift 40 pounds unaided, read, respond to Mill signs & information systems, hear/respond to Mill paging systems, alarm, and warning systems
• Tolerance for heat/humidity (summer months) & cold (winter months) environments

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

The starting rate is $23.77 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.

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