Feeder Catcher

General Information

Job ID


ATR66815


Posting Job Title


Feeder Catcher 3rd Shift


Locations


NC Hendersonville


Employment Type


Full Time


Date Posted


04-Sep-2026


Relocation Support


No


Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.


The Opportunity

The Feeder Catcher plays a critical role in supporting production operations by loading, inspecting, counting, sealing, and palletizing finished goods. This position ensures that finished products are properly packed, labeled, and prepared for warehousing or shipment while maintaining quality, safety, and production efficiency. A typical day involves coordinating with line operators, maintaining packing stations, performing quality checks, and assisting with continuous production flow.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Prepare corrugated cases according to machine schedules to support uninterrupted production.
• Follow instructions from line operators, leads, supervisors, and managers to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Feed cartons into machines while maintaining proper stack height and carton orientation.
• Maintain packing stations with sufficient pallets, sealing tape, and materials.
• Change pallets and loads as required to maintain production flow.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure finished product meets customer expectations.
• Support operators in maintaining production efficiency and product quality.
• Apply case labels accurately and securely seal filled cases.
• Stack pallets uniformly to required height and stability standards.
• Prepare and complete load tickets for pallet counts.
• Participate in line clearance procedures following each production run.
• Operate manual pallet jacks to move materials safely.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support team and operational goals.

What you need to succeed

• Ability to stand and remain on feet for up to 12 hours per workday.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to use hands for simple and power grasping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to operate a manual pallet jack to move pallets of materials.
• Attention to detail related to printing, cutting, and gluer quality issues.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and manuals.
• Successful completion of required color-vision testing.
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employees must stand, see, hear, talk, and remain mobile throughout a typical 12-hour workday. Job duties require regular bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, reaching above shoulder level, pushing and pulling, repetitive motions, and continuous use of hands and fingers.

Lifting requirements may include lifting up to 10 pounds continuously, 10-25 pounds frequently, and 25-50 pounds occasionally during a workday.
Vision Requirements

This position requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, eye-hand coordination, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment & Safety

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times while in production areas and will be provided. Required PPE includes earplugs, steel-toed shoes, and safety glasses. Additional PPE may be required depending on job function and assignment.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.


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Qualified 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.