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Dayshift Material Handler

Smurfit Westrock
Marion, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

Hiring Immediately - Full Time


Material Handler - Marion, NC


1st Shift Available: 7AM-3PM (2nd Shift: $3.00/hr shift differential)


What We Offer:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
  • 401K with company match
  • 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays
  • Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
  • Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.


The Opportunity:

  • The Finishing Utility Level 1 – Material Handler position is responsible for determining the materials necessary for each order and ensuring these materials are available at the gluer before production begins.
  • Prints labels as needed for order based on information from job jacket.
  • Prepares the Padlocker Control Information Form and forwards to the Padlocker Operator.
  • Checks order instructions to verify proper case/pad/scored uboard to pull from inventory.
  • Use AS400 to locate cases and move to the floor.
  • Drive lift to warehouse and retrieve cases, bring back to Finishing Department.
  • Place corrugated at designated areas.
  • Return excess corrugated to inventory when job is complete.
  • Reads and understands work schedule to determine the next order for gluing operation.
  • Verifies number of pallets from Cutting Department with number of pallets to be glued.
  • Reviews the Finishing instructions in the Order Instructions Display Program for customer specifications and special instructions.
  • Determines and cuts the correct size layer board, dividers, and uboards that are to be used for the order.
  • Checks and verifies the order number from the cutting load tag to the job jacket; moves pallet to gluer.
  • Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties.


What you need to succeed:

  • 1-year work related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
  • On the job training will be required for this position.
  • Good computer skills
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Good communication skills
  • Good mathematical ability, including understanding of measurements.
  • Attention to detail required, properly filling out documentation and interpreting specific order instructions.
  • Good organization and time managements skills.
  • Basic understanding of Zebra label printer, in order to change labels/ribbons.
  • Ability to work without close supervision.

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