General Laborer

WestRock Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider in Nashville seeks a dedicated worker for general labor tasks. Responsibilities include breaking down gaylord boxes, stacking pallets, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Candidates must be able to follow safety procedures, work overtime, and have good attendance. This role is essential for supporting the packaging operation and improving the facility's housekeeping standards. Join us to contribute to an innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Break down gaylord boxes for reuse.
• Stack pallets for reuse.
• Perform general housekeeping of the plant facility.
• Identify and recover commodities per production needs.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret safety documents

Good attendance

Ability to work overtime

Job description

Overview

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Career Opportunity

Manually breaks down gaylord boxes and stacks pallets to be shipped out for customers. Cleans and organizes areas of the facility using common lawn and garden tools. Assists with picking and operation of the sorting system. Maintain an organized and clean sort system and improve housekeeping at the general facility. Know and keep the organization’s core values. Responsible for maintaining a safe work culture.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Break down gaylord boxes for reuse.
• Stacks pallets for reuse.
• Bands together pallets and gaylord boxes as needed for customers.
• Cleans workstation during production downtime.
• Cleans sort system before and after production time.
• Identify and recover commodities as per production needs of the sort line operation.
• Performs general housekeeping of the plant facility.
• Supports maintenance team with general equipment housekeeping.
• Active participation in Health and Safety Programs.
• Perform all the following functions in accordance with Smurfit Westrock safety practices JHA’s, policies, and procedures. Report all safety related issues in accordance with our reporting policy.
• Performs other general job duties as needed.

What You Need To Succeed

• Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must comply with PPE policy.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs to access workstation.

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.