General Laborer

Smurfit Westrock; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Lithia Springs, GA is seeking a General Laborer for its Graphics Solutions facility. You will support production by inspecting rolls, performing quality checks, and maintaining a safe, clean work area.

The role requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts, days or nights, with willingness to assist across shifts and contribute to continuous improvement. Training will be provided and safety is a priority.

Qualifications

• Experience operating P.I.T. and overhead cranes.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts (days and/or nights).
• Good attendance and reliability.
• Willing to cover other shifts as needed.
• Able to perform all essential functions with/without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rolls and perform required quality checks.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Assist team in reducing plant waste by monitoring web and applying corrections as needed.
• Perform pre-make ready, make ready, setups and related activities.
• Inspect printing decks for quality and productivity.
• Stage cutdown roll stock and cylinders per production schedule.
• Collaborate with management, quality and operators and contribute ideas for improvement.
• Data entry into Kiwi system and printing tickets as needed.
• Operate Zamboni, forklift and clamp trucks with daily inspections.
• Participate in safety activities and keep Safety a priority.

Skills

P.I.T. / overhead cranes

Independent or team work

MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Verbal & written communication

Tools

Kiwi system

Zamboni

Forklift

Clamp trucks

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.

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.

General Laborer - Lithia Springs Preprint

The Opportunity

Smurfit WestRock has an opportunity for a General Laborer at our facility in Lithia Springs Preprint. The Smurfit Westrock Lithia Springs facility is a Graphics Solutions facility committed to creating a safe work environment, building motivated and engaged teams, and producing quality products for our customers. Our success is directly related to our safety, quality, and efficiency.

How You Will Impact Smurfit WestRock

• Inspect rolls and complete all required quality checks
• Maintain good housekeeping within work area
• Assist team in reducing overall waste of the plant through monitoring web and making corrections as necessary
• Performing pre-make ready, make ready, setups, and performing secondary activities
• Inspect printing decks to ensure quality and productivity
• Stage cutdown roll stock and cylinders for upcoming jobs per the production schedule
• Actively involved with management, quality, and operators
• Provide feedback and continuous improvement ideas to the team
• Clean plates and inspect aniloxes prior to job
• Assist with certain inventory items
• Hands on approach to assist mounting and troubleshooting issues with mounting machines and new mounts
• Data entry into Kiwi system and print tickets as needed
• Operate Zamboni, forklift, and clamp trucks while also completing their daily inspections prior to use
• Actively involved in all safety activities and keeping Safety a #1 priority
• Other tasks as assigned

What You Need To Succeed

• Experience operating P.I.T. and/overhead cranes
• The ability to work independently or within a team environment
• Efficient in basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Be effective in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work 12 hr. shifts; days and/or nights
• Must have good attendance
• Willing to support the time by occasionally covering other shifts as needed
• The ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Protective Equipment Required

• Safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toe shoes, bump caps, and cut resistant gloves as needed

Essential/Marginal Functions And Physical Requirements

Essential: Sitting, walking, standing, lifting up to 50lbs, keying on keyboard and gripping of tools.

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.