Cutting Specialist Position Available In Catawba, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Cutting Specialist position at Smurfit Westrock in NC Conover requires a minimum High School Diploma/GED. Responsibilities include maintaining housekeeping standards, following safety protocols, and completing tasks assigned by the department manager. Essential skills involve testing, measuring, and basicputer skills. Physical requirements include lifting, climbing stairs, and occasional driving. Candidates must undergo a drug screening before starting employment. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description
Job
ID ATR49948
Posting Job Title Cutting Specialist
Locations NC Conover
Employment Type Full Time
Date Posted 17-Apr-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 d 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:
Cutting Job Title:
Cutting Specialist
Education Requirement(s): Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
Summary:
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 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 perpany 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 guidelines, i.e. SQF, safety, etc.
Protective Equipment Required:
Safety glasses, hair nets, beard nets,posite/steel toe shoes, ear plugs, bump caps and gloves per glove policy. 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:
Basicputer skills.
Knowledge of Cartons:
Perform quality checks on cartons being processed.
Essential/Marginal Functions and Physical Requirements:
Essential:
Feeds ed loads into the cutting press using either a manual or electric pallet jack. Lifts/inserts loads and climb 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.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce w 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.