Material Handler

Smurfit Westrock plc; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with HSA

Paid vacation time & holidays

401(k) with 5% company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a Material Handler in Bolingbrook, Illinois. This role involves assembling materials for customer orders, maintaining safety and quality standards within the warehouse, and operating material handling equipment.

The position offers an hourly pay starting at $20.50, along with various benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid vacation. Candidates should have a high school diploma and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• One or more years’ experience as warehouse clerk preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Perform job duties in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble materials for customer orders.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in the warehouse.
• Move product using hand truck or forklift.

Skills

Fluency in English

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Opportunity summary: As a Material Handler you are responsible for all phases of assembling materials for customer orders, receiving new and returned products, and maintaining safety and quality standards within the warehouse.

The hourly range for this position is $20.50, 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. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 8/30/26.

• Schedule: M-F / 2:30pm-11:30pm overtime and weekends as needed

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions:

• Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts; transfer materials, unloading, processing, loading and storage areas.
• Move outgoing product using hand truck, forklift, or other material handling equipment, in accordance with all safety policies, to loading dock.
• Receive, sort and place incoming products in appropriate warehouse location.
• Document and record any customer return as required.
• Record amounts of material shipped or received in Victory computer system.
• Mark materials and product with Victory inventory codes.
• Notify Supervisor, General Manager or Office Manager of any product, safety, or customer concerns.
• Assist with general counting of inventory.
• Open all containers, crates or bales as required to sort and maintain stock.
• Organize the warehouse for cleanliness and safety at all times.
• Sweep, mop, and perform other routine maintenance.
• Maintain all safety standards, including wearing protective clothing and eyewear as required.
• Maintain all quality indicators for operations by verifying product quantity/quality before delivery.
• Keep the warehouse accessible and safe for branch staff and visitors.
• Coordinate last minute or unscheduled deliveries will be necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years’ experience as warehouse clerk preferred.
• Fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Basic computer literacy preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Perform job duties in severe weather conditions: heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Walk for distances of 100 yards repeatedly and without assistance.
• Lift 50 pounds and without assistance or equipment
• Utilize all material handling equipment without assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time as a primary job responsibility.
• Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties.
• Wear protective equipment as required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we offer

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

• 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

Benefits include:

• Medical w/ HSA
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.