Finishing Material Handler

Department: Finishing

Job Title: Material Handler

Education Requirement(s): Minimum High School Diploma/GED.

Summary:

Responsible for loading/removing and bringing needed materials to production lines and stations. Oversee the organization of WIP and supplies for production while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Maintain housekeeping and 5S to standards set by management. Support the purpose of the team as stated in the "why" page by participating in initiatives and activities and attending all meetings schedules during shift. Additional job duties as assigned by department manager.

Safety:

Required - PPE must be worn while on your job. At a minimum safety glass, steel toe shoes and hearing protection. Gloves are always required on the production floor and warehouses. Please see Appendix A and Appendix B (Conover Specific) attached to the WestRock Glove Policy (CompliantPro). Bump cap per company policy

Required - All safety policies and guidelines must be followed.

Required - Comply with safety participation program

Required - "Let\u2019s talk safety" We use this phrase as a safety intervention and our employees want you to look out after your fellow employees so that they do not get hurt on the job.

Training:

Training requirements for this position are maintained in the Training Module of Compliant Pro.

Compliance with all workplace rules, policies and procedures, i.e. SQF, safety, etc.

Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toe shoes, hair nets, cut-resistant gloves are needed.

· Testing and Measuring Ability (General Math): Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and ruler.) Requires pallet jack operation and forklift certification. Pass Farnsworth Munsel-100 Hue Test.

· Written/Verbal Communications Skills: Must follow detailed instructions for training and quality.

· Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.

· Knowledge of Cartons: Perform quality checks on cartons being processed.

Essential/Marginal Functions and Physical Requirements:

Essential: Take/retrieve excess pallets to/from sheeting warehouse as needed. Remove empty skids from gluers, cellos, waxers. Take completed Flat Pack load to warehouse. Keep warehouse/ drive aisles swept, clean and orderly.

Marginal: Assist packing.

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Driving

Climbing

Carrying

Stooping

Kneeling

Bending

Reaching

Lifting (amount in LBS)

50 lbs.

Lifting Overhead

Pushing/Pulling

Grasping

Expectations/Guidelines

• Supply machines (gluers, flat pack, cellos) with necessary materials.

• Supply cutters with pallets.

• Take/retrieve excess pallets to/from sheeting warehouse as needed.

• Remove empty skids from gluers and cellos.

• Take completed Flat Pack load to warehouse and sign off on barcode label confirming accuracy.

• Provide accurate WIP count of glued and windowed material.

• Keep the warehouse and drive swept aisles, clean and orderly.

• Plan and make room for additional WIP pallets in both cutting and printing

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.