Entry Level Technician

About the role

The Opportunity Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill is seeking Team Support Technician (Entry Level Operations Position) at Solvay NY. This position is entry level, and the right candidate will be taught skills needed to be successful. The goal of this role is to grow with the organization and become a technical expert in paper making.

Pay

Pay Range: $23.77 per hour, and after probationary period, $28.31 per hour

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and previous work experience.
• Ability to successfully train and advance in the pay-for-skills environment.
• Safety and quality-conscious work habits.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and team skills.
• Must be computer literate with good understanding of Microsoft products and email.
• Ability to climb stairs, lift 40 pounds unaided, read, respond to Mill signs & information systems, hear/respond to Mill paging systems, alarm, and warning systems
• Tolerance for heat/humidity (summer months) & cold (winter months) environments

Qualifications

• Knows and follows all safety, warehouse, and ISO policies/procedures
• Inspects trailers for damage – inside/outside, prior to loading finished rolls of paper
• Plays jack stands and chocks in appropriate positions on parked trailers
• Sweeps out railcars and trailers thoroughly
• Makes sure packing material (dunnage) is available to keep rolls of paper in position while traveling
• Makes sure finished paper rolls have correct placement and tightness of shipping bands to secure roll for traveling
• Reviews customs and shipping paperwork
• Outbound scaling / controlling dock activity (live loads, drop loads)
• Communicates with spotters at beginning of each shift on what trailers are needed
• Back-up scale admin for each shift
• Corrects hold tags and reassigns rolls
• Aids with physical inventory
• Secures railcar and trailer loads
• Enters drop loads into CMS
• Helps with the paper machines during unplanned downtime
• Starch unloading
• Utilizes various computer programs
• Conducts proper shift relief

Benefits

• Corporate culture based on Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

Pay and Schedule

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.

Benefits

• Short-term bonus incentive
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• Retail savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
• 10 days of paid vacation
• 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change

What We Offer

• 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.