Entry Level Technician

The Opportunity:
Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill is seeking Team Support Technician (Entry Level Operions Position) Solvay NY. This position is entry level, and the right candide will be taught skills needed to be successful. The goal of this role is to grow with the organizion and become a technical expert in paper making.

Pay Range: $23.77 per hour, and after probionary 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 approprie positions on parked trailers 
• Sweeps out railcars and trailers thoroughly 
• Makes sure packing merial (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) 
• Communices with spotters beginning of each shift on wh 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 

Wh 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 communicion skills. 
• Effective interpersonal and team skills. 
• Must be computer litere with good understanding of Microsoft products and email. 
• Ability to climb stairs, lift 40 pounds unaided, read, respond to Mill signs & informion systems, hear/respond to Mill paging systems, alarm, and warning systems 
• Tolerance for he/humidity (summer months) & cold (winter months) environments 

Wh we offer: 

• Corpore culture based on Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Excellence 
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities 
• An tractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential 
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundional elements of the daily work

The starting re is $23.77 per hour, depending on your role, level, and locion. 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 ste/local law, 10 days of paid vacion, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work locion and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and educion. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred locion, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online www.westrock.com/company/careers and the applicion window is expected to close by 6/5/26

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