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Palletizer

Smurfit Westrock
Nicholasville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for operating and monitoring robotic palletizing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate product handling. The Palletizer supports production operations through machine setup, quality verification, preventative maintenance, and adherence to food packaging safety standards. This position plays a key role in maintaining production flow, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor the robotic palletizing system to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate production flow.
  • Perform machine setup, job changeovers, barcode generation, and material preparation according to job specifications.
  • Conduct quality inspections and verify pallet patterns, labels, and product requirements to ensure compliance with customer and company standards.
  • Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
  • Support equipment reliability through routine preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following 5S standards and housekeeping expectations.
  • Follow food packaging safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies and procedures.
  • Report safety, quality, or equipment concerns promptly to leadership.
  • Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • 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 safety and quality.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to maintain accurate production records and documentation.
  • Commitment to food packaging safety, GMP compliance, 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.

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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