Material Handler

General Information

Job ID

ATR55394

Posting Job Title

Material Handler

Locations

CA Tulare

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

03-Oct-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

Sets up and operates safely a corrugating system, producing sheets of corrugated sheets from rolls of paper. Remains accountable for product quality and production of scheduled items in a timely manner. Performs a variety of tasks while machine runs to supplement activities of the other stacker.

• Change over and operate machine to produce 26k or more linear feet per hour of corrugated sheet.
• Operate production system computer (Kiwi)
• Operate/Adjust machine controls and computer
• Visually inspect finished product; advise team leader as needed for adjustments to improve/maintain quality
• Remove damaged/defective sheets from finished goods
• Lift/Carry pallets, corrugated sheets and production supplies, up to 80 lbs.
• Execute machine clean up procedures as required.
• Execute weekly machine start-up procedures as required.
• Report machine problems to team leader, as needed
  
  

Safety

• Follow all plant rules and safety rules
• Follow housecleaning and sanitation rules
• Report all accidents and injuries to supervisor immediately
• Report all unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor immediately
• Safety glasses must be always worn in the plant
• Always wear hearing protection
• Know lock out/tag out procedures
• Apply lock out/tag out prior to entering machine-Example: clearing jam ups, cleaning hotplates.
• Always wear Kevlar gloves.
• Apply proper lifting technique when lifting any material.
• Know and use the proper protection equipment for the job.
• Must maintain all tools in good working condition and must notify supervisor when repairs or replacement is needed.
• Be cautious when walking on conveyor rollers and using crossovers.
• Keep machine area clean.
• Know the locations of fire extinguishers, fire hoses and alarms.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Safe work practice certification and one-hour annual training
• Lockout/Tagout certification and one-hour annual training
• Prior experience palletizing/stacking materials
• Operate machine and move material in a safe and professional manner with indoor environment
• Communicate effectively with team members in a very noisy work environment
• Operate wireless two-way radio set to communicate with team members
• Read and follow written and verbal job order instructions
• Think and act quickly in a fast-paced production environment
  
  

The starting rate for this position is $17.17, depending on your role, level and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentives, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number or programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.