Converting Utility - 3rd Shift

Smurfit Westrock; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Dayton, NJ is hiring for a Converting Utility on the 3rd shift (10pm–6am). The role requires operating high-volume manufacturing equipment, performing quality checks, and ensuring a clean, safe workspace. Frequent overtime and strong safety habits are essential for success.

Starting pay is $23.53 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to advance within the company. Candidates must be able to work weekends and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Must have Machine Operator experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• 2 years of manufacturing experience in the last 5 years.
• Ability to operate various manufacturing equipment and follow directions.
• Must possess strong computer skills and apply technology in the workplace.
• Comply with safety regulations; maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Excellent work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Ability to navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend and kneel for the full shift.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform a wide range of tasks in support of the manufacturing area.
• Conduct quality checks and material set-up.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Learn manufacturing processes and operate complex machinery.
• Seek opportunities to advance within the company.

Skills

Machine operator

Manufacturing experience

Tape measure

Basic math

Computer skills

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

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.

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.

Converting Utility

Dayton NJ

3rd Shift (10pm-6am)

Pay: $23.53 an hour

Overtime: frequent overtime up to 4 hours daily

The opportunity

Primary job duties will include but not limited to safely perform a wide range of tasks supporting the manufacturing areas, production, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safe, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery, and have a desire to advance within the company.

Applicants MUST HAVE

• Ability to work available position on 3rd Shift (10 pm - 6am) with frequent overtime up to 4 hours daily.
• Strong attendance and safety records and be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime as required.

What You Need To Succeed

• Must have Machine Operator experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• 2 years of manufacturing experience in the last 5 years
• Ability to operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions and other duties as assigned.
• Must possess strong computer skills and apply use of technology in the workplace
• Comply with all safety regulations. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Possess excellent work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to read a tape measure and effectively basic math
• Ability to navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend and kneel thorough the entire shift.

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.

The starting rate is $23.53 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, 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 1 year of service, and 12 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 10/18/26

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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.