Material Handler

General Information

Job ID
ATR62904

Posting Job Title
Material Handler

Locations
KY Nicholasville

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
01-Jun-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

This role supports finishing and forming operations by supplying equipment with necessary materials, moving finished product, and maintaining an organized and efficient work environment. The position plays a key part in ensuring continuous production flow, safe material handling, and adherence to plant safety and housekeeping standards.

General Responsibilities

• Supply finishing and forming equipment with large rolls of paper and other required materials throughout the shift.
• Apply labels to pallets accurately.
• Remove empty skids and transport finished product from formers to designated staging areas.
• Follow all safety rules and actively participate in plant safety initiatives.
• Safely handle large paper rolls, which may weigh several thousand pounds.
• Participate in preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Operate an electric pallet jack to move materials efficiently.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization standards within the department.

What You Need to Succeed

• Ability to read and understand instructional materials such as procedure manuals and work instructions.
• Ability to safely operate materialhandling equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow processes.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced, team environment.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

• A workplace culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with opportunities for growth and skill development.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and performance.
• A career with a global packaging leader where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are foundational to daily operations.

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


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.