Finishing Utility
Smurfit Westrock · Nicholasville, KY · 2 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
This role is responsible for coordinating the movement, storage, and shipment of materials and finished goods to support efficient production operations and on-time customer delivery. The position plays a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring safe material handling, supporting food packaging quality standards, and helping create a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the movement, storage, and shipment of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
- Safely load, unload, transport, and stage materials using forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, and other approved material-handling equipment.
- Generate and maintain accurate barcode labels, shipping documentation, inventory records, and material tracking information.
- Monitor equipment and operational processes to support safe and efficient workflow.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5S standards and housekeeping expectations.
- Promote food packaging safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance by following established procedures and promptly reporting concerns.
- Participate in training, continuous improvement initiatives, and departmental projects.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational objectives.
What You Need To Succeed
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply information from instruction manuals, procedure manuals, and work instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment or obtain required certifications.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
What We Offer
- A workplace culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with opportunities for skill development and career advancement.
- Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, and performance.
- A career with a global packaging leader where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are foundational to daily operations.
- Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.