Warehouse Team Member / Sheeter Operator Team Member

sylvamo•Sumter, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Sylvamo is expanding its Sumter Sheet Plant in Sumter, South Carolina, with a new warehouse and 10-pocket sheeter. This position supports production and logistics in a fast-paced paper-converting environment, with work focused on warehouse operations, material handling, finished-goods loading, and maintaining a safe, organized workspace. The role also operates precision sheeting equipment and an automated palletizer system that uses robotics and automation to stack, secure, wrap, and prepare paper for shipment. Starting pay is $21.22, with stated overall performance progression to $25.94 and a top rate of $33.28. Team members work together to meet production, safety, and quality goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, show initiative, and maintain a positive, inclusive work environment.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on one’s feet for most of the shift.
Ability to operate warehouse machinery and move frequently throughout the facility.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and respond quickly to issues using sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Pick, stage, and prepare materials for shipment; load finished goods for customer pickup and outbound deliveries.
Safely load and unload trucks and move inventory throughout the facility.
Minimize product damage, ensure correct inventory counts, and maintain organized bay locations.
Operate forklifts and maintain equipment to company standards.
Follow PPE requirements, including wearing steel-toed boots, and comply with company safety policies.
Operate and monitor precision sheeting equipment.
Set up machines and perform product changeovers.
Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.
Troubleshoot equipment and safely clear jams.
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot an automated palletizer system to stack, secure, wrap, and prepare paper for shipment.
Perform equipment changeovers, quality checks, and routine inspections; respond to system alarms and minor equipment faults to support safe, continuous production.
Work with team members to meet production, safety, and quality goals.