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WestRock

Material Handler

WestRock, Marion, North Carolina, United States, 28752

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General Information

Job ID

ATR53765

Posting Job Title

Material Handler No Forklift

Locations

NC Marion

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

12-Aug-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

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 integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Finishing Utility Level 1

Material Handler position is responsible for determining the materials necessary for each order and ensuring these materials are available at the gluer before production begins. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

: Prints labels as needed for order based on information from job jacket. Prepares the Padlocker Control Information Form and forwards to the Padlocker Operator. Checks order instructions to verify proper case/pad/scored uboard to pull from inventory. Use AS400 to locate cases and move to the floor. Drive lift to warehouse and retrieve cases, bring back to Finishing Department. Place corrugated at designated areas. Return excess corrugated to inventory when job is complete. Reads and understands work schedule to determine the next order for gluing operation. Verifies number of pallets from Cutting Department with number of pallets to be glued. Reviews the Finishing instructions in the Order Instructions Display Program for customer specifications and special instructions. Determines and cuts the correct size layer board, dividers, and uboards that are to be used for the order. Checks and verifies the order number from the cutting load tag to the job jacket; moves pallet to gluer. Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D. 1-year work related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. On the job training will be required for this position. Good computer skills Good problem-solving skills. The ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Good communication skills Good mathematical ability, including understanding of measurements. Forklift qualifications. Attention to detail required, properly filling out documentation and interpreting specific order instructions. Good organization and time managements skills. Basic understanding of Zebra label printer, in order to change labels/ribbons. Ability to work without close supervision. Pass a color blindness test. 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, walk, talk, see, and hear. In Terms of a 12- hour workday, On the job employees must: Not at all Occasionally ( Frequently (4 - 8 hours) Continuously (8 - 12 hours) Stoop X Climb X Reaching X Bending X Kneel X Carrying X Walking X Sit X Lifting Overhead X Push/Pull X Grasping X Lifting X Repetitive operations X In Terms of a 12- hour workday, On the job employees must lift: Not at all Occasionally ( Frequently (4 - 8 hours) Continuously (8 - 12 hours) Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X >50 pounds X This position has special vision requirements: Close vision

clear vision at 20 inches or less. Distance vision

clear vision at 20 feet or more. Peripheral vision

ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down and/or left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point. Ability to adjust focus

adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. The noise level that is typical for the work environment of this position is Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, telephone communication) Work Hazards: How much time is spent in or around the following work hazards? On the job employee s must work around: Not at all Occasionally ( Frequently (2-5 hours) Continuously (5-12 hours) Work near moving mechanical parts X 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.