General Labor

Smurfit Westrock; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in the United States is seeking a Production Laborer to support assigned machinery, perform setup and make-ready tasks, and help maintain safe, efficient operations on the production floor.

You will follow ISO 9001 procedures, assist with daily equipment checks, packaging, labeling and palletizing, and collaborate with a team to meet quality and throughput goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; up to one year related experience or training in corrugated industry or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Good interpersonal & communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and proactive.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, learn quickly and follow established processes.
• Good mathematical skills including basic algebra.

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators where needed.
• Performs product-handling activities: counting, packing, sealing, labelling, palletizing.
• Reads specifications to gather data for load tags as per spec cards.
• Monitor equipment to ensure tolerances are maintained.
• Perform daily maintenance such as cleaning machinery to remove paper dust.
• Set up, operate, prepare and assist in make-ready or tend machines that cut paper and paperboard.
• Start up machines to verify setups and make necessary adjustments.
• Place dunnage on pallets and ensure pallets are presentable.
• Assist with manual shrink wrapping of pallets.
• Maintain machine housekeeping standards at all times.
• Follow safety rules and procedures and assist in troubleshooting.
• Assist other departments as requested by management.
• Participate in training and development activities as deemed necessary.
• Train colleagues to pass on knowledge and expertise.
• Learn local and company requirements, follow rules, report incidents and unsafe conditions.
• Start assembly and production machinery at the beginning of shift.
• May be assigned to other projects and duties.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Mathematical skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Description & Requirements

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.

PRODUCTION LABORER

Assists with all activities associated with running the assigned machinery including setup, cleanup, cross training and continuous improvements to operations. The Production Worker works within a team to assist in operating assigned machinery in a safe, efficient and reliable manner. The position holder will follow all pertinent ISO 9001 procedures & processes as well as Group Health & Safety standards and rules.

Primary Duties

• Assist machine operators where needed
• Performs all product-handling activities (i.e., counting, packing, sealing, labelling, palletizing).
• Reads specification to gather data for Load Tags as per spec cards
• Monitor equipment during operations to ensure tolerances are being maintained
• Perform daily maintenance duties such as cleaning machinery to remove paper dust
• Set up, operate, prepare and assist in make-ready or tend machines cuts paper and paper board
• In charge of starting up machines to verify setups, and make any necessary adjustments
• Place dunnage on pallets and ensure pallet is presentable
• Assists with manual shrink wrapping of pallets
• Maintain at all times the machine at expected housekeeping standards
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
• Assist in troubleshooting when operating issue on machine occur
• Assist other departments and/or areas as requested by management or supervisor
• Participates in any extra curriculum (training & development) activity deemed necessary by management
• Train other colleagues to pass on knowledge & expertise
• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
• Starts assembly and production machinery at beginning of shift
• May be assigned to other projects and duties

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; up to one year (1) related experience or training in the corrugated industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic computer skills for data entry
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Highly organized, detail orientated and self-motivated individual (proactive attitude)
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, learn quickly and follow established processes
• Good mathematical skills
  • Ability to understand basic algebra, able to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, volume etc. (add and subtract numbers, multiply and divide by 10's and 100's...)
• Ability to define problems, collect data/facts (observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources) and draw reasonable conclusions
• Ability to deal with various situations
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Have several years of experience in a similar job
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

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.