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Smurfit Westrock plc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Life Insurance and Short-Term & Long‑/

Long-Term Disability

Paid Lunches and Breaks

401(k) with Company Contributions

11 Paid Holidays and Vacation within 1

12

Allowances for Boots & RX Safety Glass

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock plc in Knoxville, Tennessee is hiring for a manufacturing handler on the 3rd shift (7 PM - 7 AM). Starting pay is $20.01 per hour with weekly pay and a suite of benefits. The ideal candidate will operate various manufacturing equipment safely, read a tape measure, and support quality and housekeeping tasks.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime as needed. Corporate culture emphasizes safety, integrity, and teamwork; candidates must pass drug screen and background

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or GED.
• Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work up to 12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate manufacturing equipment following directions.
• Perform make-ready and shut down procedures.
• Read a tape measure and inspect equipment quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize work areas.
• Work overtime and flexible shifts as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading tape measure

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Follow directions

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Pay: $20.01 per hour

Shift Available:3 rd – 7PM - 7AM

Additional Incentives:

• Weekly Pay!
• Life Insurance and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Lunches and Breaks
• 401(k) with Company Contributions
• 11 Paid Holidays and Vacation within the first year!
• Allowances for Boots & RX Safety Glasses
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

How you will Impact Smurfit WestRock:

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safe, good communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, experience in a manufacturing environment, and a strong desire to succeed and advance in the company.

• Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned.
• Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• General mechanical aptitude & trouble shooting skills.
• Ability to perform complete make ready and shut down.
• Understanding of Quality Inspection Criteria.
• Product Identification and Labeling.
• Maintain Waste and Efficiency standards.
• Performs inspections on various equipment for proper operation and report questionable conditions.
• Performs various housekeeping, cleaning, and organizing functions with minimal supervision to ensure areas are clean and free from debris.

What you need to succeed:

• Must be self-starting/self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately and on time.
• Good communication skills including the ability to interact with other levels of management and staff.
• Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must be flexible on shift as overtime is required.
• HS diploma or GED required.

Requirements:

• Successfully pass a Drug Screen, Physical, and background check.
• Provide proof of 18 years of age or older.
• Must be available to work ANY shift and Overtime as needed, up to 12 hours a day, and some Saturdays.
• Ability to perform lifting tasks up to 50# repetitively and demonstrate good body mechanics.
• Be safety conscious, follow directions, and work safely around moving machinery.

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.