What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Worker 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
The Production Worker's at Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions are responsible for all phases of assembling material for customer orders, receiving new and returned product, and maintaining safety and quality.
The starting rate is $16.75 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 06/01/2026
Shift : M-F 7a-330p overtime and weekends as needed
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is usually moderate to noisy
What We Offer
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.
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
The Production Worker's at Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions are responsible for all phases of assembling material for customer orders, receiving new and returned product, and maintaining safety and quality.
The starting rate is $16.75 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 06/01/2026
Shift : M-F 7a-330p overtime and weekends as needed
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions
- Operate equipment and machinery.
- Perform all jobs within the crew, e.g., operator, feeder, stacker.
- Remove and position printing plates and/or cutting dyes.
- Set up slot heads as well as attachments, e.g., pull bands and dye boards.
- Train crew members as to duties assigned to them.
- Input data into computer for job cost performance
- Trouble shoot machines; knowledge of how to fix problems.
- Contact maintenance technician when necessary.
- Follow processes and procedures for all machinery.
- Perform weekly preventive maintenance.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One or more-year (s) experience as warehouse clerk preferred.
- General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
- Basic computer literacy preferred but not required.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform job duties in severe weather conditions, heat, cold, rain, etc 8-12hrs daily.
- Walk for distances of 100 yards repeatedly and without assistance 8-12hrs daily.
- Lift 50 pounds without assistance or equipment 8-12hrs daily.
- Utilize all material handling equipment without assistance 8-12hrs daily.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is usually moderate to noisy
What We Offer
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
- Benefits include:
- Medical w/ HSA
- Dental Vision
- Mental Health
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- Paid vacation time & holidays
- Life Insurance & AD&D
- Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement.
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.
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