Sort Line Lead

Smurfit Westrock; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a supervisor for a recycling facility in Portland, OR. The role oversees the sort line, assigns tasks to coworkers, and promotes a safe working environment. You will communicate constantly with teammates and supervisors to ensure tasks are carried out efficiently, with duties that may evolve as needed.

The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to safety, and the ability to lead coworkers through daily production activities and schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, and correspondences.
• Preferred experience in supervising a group of co-workers.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and training materials.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, fractions).
• Ability to multi-task with interruptions.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook).
• Maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Lead co-workers with schedules, training, productivity, and discipline as needed.
• Oversee daily production schedule and floor activity.
• Facilitate morning safety meetings with a daily topic and production updates.
• Be knowledgeable of machinery and assist with equipment throughput.
• Ensure quality systems meet customer specifications.
• Oversee timely feeding of material per schedule.
• Foster a strong safety culture and safe work environment.
• Cover equipment duties when coworkers are absent.
• Organize workspace and tools to increase efficiency.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Reading instructions

Arithmetics

Excel

Outlook

Attendance

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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.

Career Opportunity

This is a position within a recycling facility that is responsible for overseeing the sort line, designating co-workers to specified areas and promoting a safe environment. This position requires constant communication with co-workers and supervisors to ensure the tasks at hand are carried out accordingly. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but a general summary; other duties may be assigned.

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.

Career Opportunity

This is a position within a recycling facility that is responsible for overseeing the sort line, designating co-workers to specified areas and promoting a safe environment. This position requires constant communication with co-workers and supervisors to ensure the tasks at hand are carried out accordingly. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but a general summary; other duties may be assigned.

How You Will Impact WestRock

• Lead co-workers to include schedules, training, productivity, and discipline when necessary
• Oversee the daily production schedule, including overseeing floor activity.
• Help facilitate morning meetings in conjunction with fellow co-workers which should include a daily safety topic(s), inbound/outbound loads, production schedule, etc.
• Be knowledgeable of machinery
• Help sorters regarding efficiency and help them achieve the optimum throughput for the equipment
• Responsible for ensuring quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications
• Oversee feeding of material on a timely basis per schedule
• Create and maintain a strong safety culture
• Fill-in on equipment when co-workers are absent
• Oversee the organization of the workspace and tools to increase efficiency.

What You Need To Succeed

• Must have high school diploma or General Education degree (G.E.D.).
• Must have ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos.
• Preferred experience in overseeing / managing a group of co-workers
• Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules / training.
• Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, etc.)
• Must have the ability to multi-task with various interruptions.
• Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outloook, etc.)
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• OSHA training is a plus
• Recycling experience is a plus
• Willing to work the hours needed to complete the daily tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.