Stacker Assistant

Smurfit Westrock•Norcross, GA

7d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Stacker Assistant to support operations at its packaging manufacturing facility in Norcross, Georgia. The role supports production, quality checks, material setup, and upkeep of a clean, organized workspace. The Manufacturing Helper is normally the third team member assigned to a production machine and may support operators on different machinery or assist in other areas as needed. The position includes ensuring machine tooling is available, helping the machine operator and assistant operator with setups and jam-ups, and keeping the area around machinery free of debris and spills. The successful candidate will work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, learn manufacturing processes and complex machinery, and may pursue opportunities to grow within the company. Work is onsite in a non-climate-controlled environment. Available schedules are Monday through Friday, 11 p.m.–7 a.m. (with overtime and weekends as needed), or Monday through Friday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour, increasing to $19.80 per hour or more once qualified. Candidates must complete a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.

Requirements

Demonstrate a learning mindset and a strong commitment to working safely.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
Ability to read and apply information from instruction, procedure, or assembly manuals.
Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
Ability to stand and walk continuously, with occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting, bending, climbing, and grasping.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in an uncontrolled-temperature environment, including hot or cold conditions.
Wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and other required safety gear; necessary PPE is provided.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Desire to learn manufacturing processes and operate complex machinery.
Desire to advance within the company.

Responsibilities

Support production and manufacturing operations in a fast-paced packaging facility.
Conduct quality checks and assist with material setup.
Ensure machine tooling is on hand.
Assist the machine operator and assistant operator with setups and jam-ups.
Support operators on different machinery and assist different areas as needed.
Keep the area surrounding machinery clean and free of debris and spills.
Follow safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment.