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Smurfit Westrock

Farmingdale, NYJob$18–22/hrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$18–22/hr
Location
Farmingdale, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Forklift Operator License

Job overview

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a General Worker. The General Worker issues raw materials to designated work stations, moves work-in-process to designated areas, and segregates and disposes of printed materials and other waste. This role involves staging various materials, managing chipboard, emptying waste containers, and performing banding and stretch wrapping for shipments. The worker also delivers shipments to different departments and adheres to standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.

Key focus areas include Stage trays, cages, pallets, cartons, dollies, skids, cut material, folded material, and waste containers as required, Manage chipboard on and off of dollies and skids, and Empty waste containers in each process area.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Forklift Operator License, and Pass Color Vision Test. Important skills include Read And Comprehend Documents, Follow Instructions Accurately, and Keep Work Area Neat And Clean.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Read and Comprehend DocumentsFollow Instructions AccuratelyKeep Work Area Neat and Clean

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D.Valid Forklift Operator LicensePass Color Vision TestMaintain Good AttendanceWilling to Work Overtime

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

General Worker

Pay range: $18 - $22

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Issue raw materials in a timely fashion to designated work stations. Move work-in-process to designated areas. Segregate printed materials from other waste and dispose of them.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Stages trays, cages, pallets, cartons, dollies, skids, cut material, folded material, and waste containers as required.

  • Manages chipboard on and off of dollies and skids.

  • Empties waste containers in each process area.

  • Separates and properly discards corrugated, printed material, and miscellaneous garbage.

  • Performs banding, stretch wrapping, etc. of materials for shipment.

  • Delivers shipments to various departments.

  • Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position, and department.

  • Follows established policies, work instructions, and safety and environmental guidelines.

  • Performs all assigned work effectively and on schedule.

  • Follows instructions accurately.

  • Keeps work area neat and clean.

  • Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

  • Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid forklift operator license.

  • Must be able to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, procedures, and work instructions.

  • Must pass color vision test.

  • Must be able to maintain good attendance.

  • Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.

  • Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available on 1st day

  • 401K with company match

  • Paid Time Off

  • 80 hours of Paid time off after 30 days of employment, prorated based on hired date.

  • 9 Paid Holidays (New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

  • 2 Floating Holidays & Schedule the other

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.

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.

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