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Production Team Member

Smurfit Westrock
Knoxville, TN Intern
POSTED ON 4/26/2026 CLOSED ON 4/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Team Member position at Smurfit Westrock?

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.

Hiring Immediately

Knoxville, TN 

Nightshift

This position could include roles such as Feeder/Packer, Assistant Machine Operator, Baler Operator or Pre Stage Printing. 



What We Offer: 

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
  • 401K with company match
  • 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays 
  • Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.



The Opportunity:

  • Perform visual inspection of cartons for printing, die-cutting and gluing defects while feeding and packing cartons
  • Report any issue or event that poses a risk to employee safety, the environment and facilities, or food packaging safety and quality
  • Participate in line clearance procedures after each item is completed
  • Accurately count, label, and inventory products they produce and materials coming to their work area
  • Perform quality checks on the product they produce and materials coming to their machine
  • Assist operators and assistants as needed
  • Assist with make-readies
  • Verify case count
  • Execute job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Each person, regardless of role or position, is responsible for Food Packaging Safety and Quality and GMP
  • Execute job duties in a safe and efficient manner
  • Work in other areas as needed, including sorting, and Flat Packing
  • Keep area in specs within all 5S requirements
  • Work in a fast-paced environment. Complete tasks in a timely manner
  • Follow all applicable policies, procedures, and instructions
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities, corrective actions, and training
  • Perform other related tasks as assigned



What You Need to Succeed:

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. 
  • Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition and subtraction
  • Willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods


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