Job Information
WestRock Company Packer - Sealer in South Plainfield, New Jersey
GENERAL PURPOSE: Seal and palletize packed finished goods in cases. Prepare cases for warehousing or shipping.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Checks machine schedules; prepares corrugated cases for production lines.
Cuts layer boards and dividers to fit into case pack.
Operates cutter in safe manner.
Maintains packing station with pallets and sealing tape.
Applies case label to corrugated case and securely seals case when full.
Stacks pallets uniformly at required height.
Shrink wraps loads for shipment.
Prepares load ticket for pallet count.
Participates in line clearance procedures after each item is run.
Operates motorized hand trucks.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have the ability to read and write instructions and correspondence.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
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.
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, talk, see, hear, and be mobile.
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.
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.
