Paper Turner - Loader

Smurfit Westrock; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a warehouse/production operator for second shift in Plainfield, NJ. You will load pallets, aerate loads, and ensure timely feeding into presses, while keeping areas clean and organized.

Assistance on presses, sheeters, and supply rooms is expected. Required: forklift experience; clamp truck experience preferred; willingness to work overtime; ability to perform essential functions with/without accommodations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift.
• Experience operating a clamp truck is preferred.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Put pallets of paper through the aerator and move completed pallets to the presses.
• Load pallets from vendors or previous processes and prepare loads for presses.
• Keep floor neat and organized; assist on press and on sheeter when needed.
• Keep supply room organized and chemicals in order.
• Support external services as needed.

Tools

Forklift operation

Clamp truck operation

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.

GENERAL PURPOSE: Put pallets of paper through the aerator and move completed pallets to the presses.

Essential Job Functions

Runs pallets of paper through aerator. (Loads a pallet of paper (often from a vendor or previous process. Turns the pallet over so the correct side faces the feeding direction. Aerates the load by moving air through the stack, often with vibration to help sheets separate and align. Centers the pallet for smooth feeding into the next stage of production).

Ensures loads are ready for the presses when needed.

Ensures loads are ready for outside services when needed.

Keeps floor neat.

Assists on press when needed.

Assists on sheeter when needed.

Keeps supply room organized.

Keeps chemicals in order.

Qualifications

Performs other job duties as assigned.

• Experience operating a forklift.
• Experience operating a clamp truck is preferred.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Employee is required to: stand, be mobile, talk, see and hear.

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.

The starting rate is $18.00 and up per hour, depending on your role, level, experience, 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.

Shift

2nd shift 3:30 pm to 12 am

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.