Paper Machine Entry Level Prod

Smurfit-Westrock; Cottonton (AL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Cottonton, AL seeks associates for the Mahrt Papermill Paper Machine Department. Start at $22.67/hr with progression to $28.47/hr after qualification and a benefits package. Drug screening after conditional offer applies.

Candidates must pass tests on Rules & Gauges, Numerical Ability, Reading, and Bennett Mechanical aptitude. Safety and reliability are required. Labor in a heavy industrial environment with rotating shifts (Southern Swing) and a history of steady employment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass company written test: Rules & Gauges, Numerical Ability, Reading, and Bennett Mechanical aptitude.
• Effective communication and ability to work in a heavy industrial environment.
• Read to perform tasks from reports, gauges, signs, etc.

Responsibilities

• Cut paper cores to proper length as per order and plug appropriate ends.
• Remove cores from storage area.
• Assist in startup of winder under instruction of winder machine operator.
• Empty garbage cans and remove wastepaper for proper disposal.
• Assist in cleanup of basement during down time.
• Empty the vacuum deposit system.

Skills

Effective communication

Industrial environment

Rotating shifts

Safety mindset

Reading gauges/reports

Employment history

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Smurfit Westrock, Mahrt Operations, is currently looking for safe, committed people to join our Paper Mill in Cottonton, AL. Currently, we are looking to fill openings in our Paper Machine Department of the mill.

The Opportunity :

Basic Function: To assist other workers in the operation of the Paper Machine and to cut cores.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Essential functions within the Paper Machine Department will include but not limited to:

• Cut paper cores to proper length as per order and plug appropriate ends
• Remove cores from storage area
• Assist in startup of winder under instruction of winder machine operator
• Empty garbage cans and remove wastepaper for proper disposal
• Assist in cleanup of basement during down time
• Empty the vacuum deposit system

What you need to succeed: Possess a high school diploma or GED
Pass company required written test that includes Rules &Gauges, Numerical Ability, Reading, and Bennett Mechanical aptitude testing. (Testing will be scheduled when candidates are selected)

Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment
Ability to work rotating shifts (Southern Swing)
Ability to work safely at all times
Possess a solid history of employment
Ability to read to accomplish such tasks as reading reports, gauges, signs, etc.

What we offer:

Mahrt Papermill offers competitive wages and benefits package. The beginning rate is $22.67 per hour with an increase to $28.47 per hour after you have successfully qualified for the position.

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.