General Helper

Veritiv Corporation • Sycamore, IL

1d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Our General Helper will be responsible for providing essential support to production, shipping, and maintenance operations to ensure efficient workflow and delivery of high-quality corrugated products. This role assists across departments with material handling, housekeeping, and machine support tasks while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing or warehouse operations.
• Follow all applicable Safe Operating Procedures and Safety rules.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills are required.
• Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
• Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
• Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance .
• Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
• Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Supervisors, Machine Operators, and Machine Assistants as needed to support daily operations.
• Handle raw materials and finished goods, including loading, unloading, stacking, and palletizing.
• Support production by preparing work areas, cleaning equipment, and performing basic line setup.
• Assist with hand-stripping trim, bundling, and stacking corrugated sheets for next operations or shipment.
• Perform janitorial and housekeeping tasks, including sweeping, waste disposal, and replenishing supplies.
• Move scrap corrugated material to designated areas and assist with baling operations.
• Maintain organized and safe workspaces in compliance with all company and safety standards.
• Complete basic documentation related to inventory, safety, or production activities.
• Cross-train with team members and demonstrate initiative to learn the next step in the line of progression.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account)
• life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• 401k
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• employee assistance program
• other fringe benefits
• 401k with match start date of hire
• parental bonding time
• annual Profit-Sharing Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED