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Entry Level Technician

WestRock, Syracuse, New York, United States, 13209

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divh2Entry Level Technician/h2pSmurfit Westrock Solvay Mill is seeking Team Support Technician (Entry Level Operations Position) at Solvay NY. This position is entry level, and the right candidate will be taught skills needed to be successful. The goal of this role is to grow with the organization and become a technical expert in paper making./ppPay Range: $23.77 per hour, and after probationary period, $28.31 per hour/ppHow you will impact Smurfit Westrock:/pulliKnows and follows all safety, warehouse, and ISO policies/procedures/liliInspects trailers for damage

inside/outside, prior to loading finished rolls of paper/liliPlaces jack stands and chocks in appropriate positions on parked trailers/liliSweeps out railcars and trailers thoroughly/liliMakes sure packing material (dunnage) is available to keep rolls of paper in position while traveling/liliMakes sure finished paper rolls have correct placement and tightness of shipping bands to secure roll for traveling/liliReviews customs and shipping paperwork/liliOutbound scaling / controlling dock activity (live loads, drop loads)/liliCommunicates with spotters at beginning of each shift on what trailers are needed/liliBack-up scale admin for each shift/liliCorrects hold tags and reassigns rolls/liliAssists with physical inventory/liliSecures railcar and trailer loads/liliEnters drop loads into CMS/liliHelps with the paper machines during unplanned downtime/liliStarch unloading/liliUtilizes various computer programs/liliConducts proper shift relief/li/ulpWhat you need to succeed:/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent and previous work experience./liliAbility to successfully train and advance in the pay-for-skills environment./liliSafety and quality-conscious work habits./liliAbove average written and verbal communication skills./liliEffective interpersonal and team skills./liliMust be computer literate with good understanding of Microsoft products and email./liliAbility to climb stairs, lift 40 pounds unaided, read, respond to Mill signs

information systems, hear/respond to Mill paging systems, alarm, and warning systems/liliTolerance for heat/humidity (summer months)

cold (winter months) environments/li/ulpWhat we offer:/pulliCorporate culture based on Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Excellence/liliComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities/liliAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential/liliA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work/li/ulpThe starting rate is $23.77 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. 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 state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online and the application window is expected to close by 2/7/26./ppCandidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment./ppQualified 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./p/div