WestRock
General Information
Job ID
ATR53927
Posting Job Title
Material Handler
Locations
NC Conover
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.
Department:
Printing
Job Title:
Production 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 organizing of WIP and supplies for production while maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Maintain housekeeping and 5S to standards set by management. Follow all WestRock Core Values and Behaviors. 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 are required 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. Required
S.T.E.P. (Stop, Think, Evaluate and Plan) Required
Safety Absolutes 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, hair nets, beard nets, composite/steel toe shoes, ear plugs, bump caps and gloves per glove policy. 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 X Standing X Walking
X Driving X Climbing X Carrying X Stooping X Kneeling X Bending X Reaching X Lifting (amount in LBS) 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
ATR53927
Posting Job Title
Material Handler
Locations
NC Conover
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.
Department:
Printing
Job Title:
Production 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 organizing of WIP and supplies for production while maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Maintain housekeeping and 5S to standards set by management. Follow all WestRock Core Values and Behaviors. 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 are required 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. Required
S.T.E.P. (Stop, Think, Evaluate and Plan) Required
Safety Absolutes 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, hair nets, beard nets, composite/steel toe shoes, ear plugs, bump caps and gloves per glove policy. 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 X Standing X Walking
X Driving X Climbing X Carrying X Stooping X Kneeling X Bending X Reaching X Lifting (amount in LBS) 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.