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Production Line Lead 1st shift

Smurfit Westrock
Flint, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2026 CLOSED ON 8/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Line Lead 1st shift position at Smurfit Westrock?

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

Based in Flint, Michigan, the 1st Shift Production Line Lead oversees a machine line and its employees to ensure efficient assembly of customer orders.

Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm

Pay Rate: $20/hr

How You Will Impact Packaging Solutions Smurfit Westrock

  • Lead and work alongside the crew to prepare products, including packing, unpacking, repackaging, building bundles, printing boxes, and applying labels.
  • Receive, log, and track new and returned products.
  • Maintain compliance with all safety and quality standards.
  • Assist with Team Lead duties when needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Need To Succeed

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least two years of experience leading a crew in a production environment; corrugated manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Able to operate PIT equipment
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • Basic computer skills.

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 job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to walk up to 100 yards repeatedly without assistance.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly without assistance or equipment.
  • Ability to use all material‑handling equipment independently.
  • Visual ability to support close, distance, and peripheral vision and adjust focus as needed.

What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Eligible to take advance vacation after 1 month waiting period
  • 10 Paid Holidays 3 floating holidays
  • 401k with company match

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.

Salary : $20

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