Kit Assembler

Smurfit Westrock plc; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive pay

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Greer, SC is seeking assembly/packout associates to support the line, open cartons, apply labels, pack products, and ensure quality on schedule.

You will help maintain a clean, safe work area, assist line leaders, and perform duties as needed according to site requirements; a high school diploma is preferred and strong reading and communication skills are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with line leads and associates.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks on the assembly line per work orders and specs.
• Wrap and band pallets and move with a pallet jack.
• Remove trash and assist with line housekeeping.
• Assist line leaders as needed.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work safely according to company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading work orders

Safety rules

Instruction following

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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The opportunity

The Greer, SC plant is seeking assembly/packout associates. This position is responsible for performing various tasks on the assembly line to support the assembly process and producing quality merchandise on schedule.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Perform various tasks on the assembly line, such as opening cartons, placing products on tables, applying labels, packing products, and taping boxes, using the work order as a guide for job requirements and customer specifications.
• Wrap and/or band pallets and tag pallets; move pallets to appropriate area for removal with pallet jack if necessary.
• Remove trash and debris from lines; assist with overall housekeeping tasks on the line.
• Assist line leaders as needed.
• Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned; duties may vary based on the facility’s needs.

What you need to succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with line leads and associates.

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.

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.