At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.
Come grow with us!
As we continue to grow, Sylvamo is investing in a new 300,000-square-foot warehouse and new 10 pocket sheeter at our Sumter Sheet Plant in Sumter, South Carolina. We are looking for motivated, talented individuals who want to be part of this exciting expansion and help us achieve our vision of being the Employer, Supplier, and Investment of Choice. Join our team and be part of an organization committed to safety, sustainability, innovation, and success.
Come join our production and logistics team supporting daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced paper converting environment. This role focuses on accurate material handling, loading finished goods, and maintaining a safe, organized workspace.
Starting pay begins at $21.22, with rapid overall performance progression to $25.94 and a top rate of $33.28, offering strong long-term earning potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Order Processing — Pick, stage, and prepare materials for shipment; load finished goods for customer pickup and outbound deliveries.
- Material Handling — Safely load/unload trucks and move inventory throughout the facility
- Inventory Accuracy — Minimize damage, ensure correct counts, and maintain organized bay locations.
- Equipment Operation — Operate forklifts and maintain equipment to company standards
- Safety Compliance — Follow all PPE requirements, including steel-toed boots, and uphold 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 clear jams safely
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot an automated palletizer system utilizing advanced robotics and automation technology to efficiently stack, secure, wrap, and prepare paper for shipment.
- Perform equipment changeovers, quality checks, and routine inspections, while responding to system alarms and minor equipment faults to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production
- Work with team members to meet production, safety, and quality goals
- 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.
Physical & Cognitive Requirements
- Lift up to 50 lbs. and work on your feet for most of the shift.
- Operate warehouse machinery and move frequently throughout the facility.
- Multitask, prioritize, and respond quickly to issues with sound judgment.
Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.