General Information
Job ID
ATR50286
Posting Job Title
Day Shift Lead
Locations
OR Portland Recycling
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
29-Apr-2025
Relocation Support
No
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Position Title: Shift Lead
Department: Warehouse
Supervisor: Shift Supervisor
GENERAL PURPOSE: This is a position within a recycling facility that is responsible for overseeing the production floor, designating co-workers to specified areas and promoting a safe environment. This position requires constant communication with co-workers to ensure the tasks at hand are carried out accordingly. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but a general summary; other duties may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Lead co-workers to include schedules, training, productivity, and discipline when necessary
- Oversee the daily production schedule, including overseeing floor
- Help facilitate morning meetings in conjunction with fellow co-workers which should include a daily safety topic(s), inbound/outbound loads, production schedule, etc.
- Be knowledgeable of balers, sort lines and hoggers if associated with designated facility
- Help operators in regard to efficiency and help them achieve the optimum throughput for the equipment
- Responsible for ensuring quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications
- Oversee production of inbound material on a timely basis per schedule
- Create and maintain a strong safety culture
- On the production floor several hours throughout the day to ensure safety and production goals are being met
- Fill-in on equipment when co-workers are absent
- Oversee the organization of the workspace and tools to increase efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have high school diploma or General Education degree (G.E.D.).
- Must have ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos.
- Preferred experience in overseeing / managing a group of co-workers
- Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules / training.
- Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, etc.)
- Must have the ability to multi-task with various interruptions.
- Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outloook, etc.)
- Must be able to maintain good attendance.
- Be knowledgeable of all rolling stock associated with designated facility, including but not limited to forklifts, front-end loaders, and skid steers
- Forklift experience required
- OSHA training is a plus
- Recycling experience is a plus
- Willing to work the hours needed to complete the daily tasks
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Employee is required to: stand, talk, see, be mobile and hear.
In terms of an 8-hour workday,
On the job employees must:
Not at all
Occasionally (<2 hours)
Frequently
(2-5 hours)
Continuously (5-8 hours)
Bend/Stoop
X
Climb
X
Reach above shoulder level
X
Kneel
X
Balance
X
Push/Pull
X
Use hands/fingers to handle/feel
X
Repetitive operations
X
In terms of a typical 8-hour workday,
On the job employees must lift:
Not at all
Occasionally (<2 hours)
Frequently (2-5 hours)
Continuously (5-8 hours)
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 55 pounds
X
This position has special vision requirements:
Close vision – clear vision at 20 inches or less.
Distance vision – clear vision at 20 feet or more.
Peripheral vision – ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down and/or left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.
Ability to adjust focus – adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
The noise level that is typical for the work environment of this position is
Minimal
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.