WestRock
General Information
Job ID
ATR52916
Posting Job Title
Cutting Specialist
Locations
NC Conover
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
13-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.
Job Description and Essential Functions Department:
Cutting
Job Title:
Cutting Specialist Education Requirement(s):
Minimum High School Diploma/GED. Summary
: 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 scheduled during shift. Additional job duties as assigned by department manager. Safety: Required
PPE must be worn while on your job. At a minimum safety glasses, steel toe shoes and hearing protection. Gloves must be worn on the production floor and warehouses at all times. 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's 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 guidelines, i.e. SQF, safety, etc. Protective Equipment Required:
Safety glasses, steel toe shoes, cut resistant gloves, ear plugs, hair nets, beard nets. Essential Skills Testing and Measuring Ability (General Math)
: Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and ruler.) Learn to operate barcode detection scanner. Lift truck certification and pallet jack operation. General mechanical aptitude. 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
:
Feeds printed loads into the cutting press using either a manual or electric pallet jack. Lifts and inserts loads, climbs stairs. Marginal:
May occasionally fill in for cutting operator or drive a tow motor (certification required). Never Occasionally Frequently Constantly Sitting X Standing X Walking
X Driving X Climbing X Carrying X Stooping X Kneeling X Bending X Reaching X Lifting (amount in LBS) 75
100 lbs 50
75 lbs 25-50 lbs Lifting Overhead X Pushing/Pulling X Grasping 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.
Job ID
ATR52916
Posting Job Title
Cutting Specialist
Locations
NC Conover
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
13-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.
Job Description and Essential Functions Department:
Cutting
Job Title:
Cutting Specialist Education Requirement(s):
Minimum High School Diploma/GED. Summary
: 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 scheduled during shift. Additional job duties as assigned by department manager. Safety: Required
PPE must be worn while on your job. At a minimum safety glasses, steel toe shoes and hearing protection. Gloves must be worn on the production floor and warehouses at all times. 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's 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 guidelines, i.e. SQF, safety, etc. Protective Equipment Required:
Safety glasses, steel toe shoes, cut resistant gloves, ear plugs, hair nets, beard nets. Essential Skills Testing and Measuring Ability (General Math)
: Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and ruler.) Learn to operate barcode detection scanner. Lift truck certification and pallet jack operation. General mechanical aptitude. 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
:
Feeds printed loads into the cutting press using either a manual or electric pallet jack. Lifts and inserts loads, climbs stairs. Marginal:
May occasionally fill in for cutting operator or drive a tow motor (certification required). Never Occasionally Frequently Constantly Sitting X Standing X Walking
X Driving X Climbing X Carrying X Stooping X Kneeling X Bending X Reaching X Lifting (amount in LBS) 75
100 lbs 50
75 lbs 25-50 lbs Lifting Overhead X Pushing/Pulling X Grasping 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.