What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sort Line Lead position at Smurfit Westrock?
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.
Career Opportunity
This is a position within a recycling facility that is responsible for overseeing the sort line, designating co-workers to specified areas and promoting a safe environment. This position requires constant communication with co-workers and supervisors to ensure the tasks at hand are carried out accordingly. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but a general summary; other duties may be assigned.
How You Will Impact WestRock
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.
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.
Career Opportunity
This is a position within a recycling facility that is responsible for overseeing the sort line, designating co-workers to specified areas and promoting a safe environment. This position requires constant communication with co-workers and supervisors to ensure the tasks at hand are carried out accordingly. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but a general summary; other duties may be assigned.
How You Will Impact WestRock
- Lead co-workers to include schedules, training, productivity, and discipline when necessary
- Oversee the daily production schedule, including overseeing floor activity.
- Help facilitate morning meetings in conjunction with fellow co-workers which should include a daily safety topic(s), inbound/outbound loads, production schedule, etc.
- Be knowledgeable of machinery
- Help sorters regarding efficiency and help them achieve the optimum throughput for the equipment
- Responsible for ensuring quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications
- Oversee feeding of material on a timely basis per schedule
- Create and maintain a strong safety culture
- Fill-in on equipment when co-workers are absent
- Oversee the organization of the workspace and tools to increase efficiency.
- Must have high school diploma or General Education degree (G.E.D.).
- Must have ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos.
- Preferred experience in overseeing / managing a group of co-workers
- Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules / training.
- Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, etc.)
- Must have the ability to multi-task with various interruptions.
- Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outloook, etc.)
- Must be able to maintain good attendance.
- OSHA training is a plus
- Recycling experience is a plus
- Willing to work the hours needed to complete the daily tasks
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.