Entry Level Technician

Smurfit Westrock • Syracuse, NY • 1h ago

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

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Knows and follows all safety, warehouse, and ISO policies/procedures

Inspects trailers for damage - inside/outside, prior to loading finished rolls of paper

Places 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

Assists 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

What you need to succeed:

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

What we offer:

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

The starting rate is $23.77 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. 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. You may apply online at [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 2/7/26

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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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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.

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