General Helper - 3rd

Smurfit Westrock Company; Deer Park (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid sick leave as required by state

5 days paid vacation after 1 year

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Deer Park, NY is seeking a Production Worker for the 3rd shift to support a fast-paced packaging facility. You will conduct quality checks, set up materials, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while learning manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, has manufacturing experience, and can work weekends and overtime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Flexibility to work weekends and overtime.
• Corrugated box manufacturing a plus; familiarity with packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support operation of a fast-paced packaging facility.
• Assist machine operators with setups and jam-ups, ensure tooling on hand.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and monitor quality checks.
• Work across multiple machines as needed and contribute to team goals.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Flexo machinery

Gluers

Rotaries

Clamp Trucks

Forklifts

Job description

Shift: 3rd Shift Available

Pay: $21.71/hr ,

Overtime: frequent overtime up to 4 hours daily

Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime as required.

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.

• Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility
• Focusing on our customers’ success will allow you opportunities to develop and grow your career in manufacturing
• The Production Worker is normally the third team member assigned to a machine in the Production Department
• Being able to support operators on different machinery while assisting different areas as needed
• Some of the duties of this position include, but are not limited to: ensuring that all tooling for the machine is on hand, assisting the machine operator and assistant operator with setups and jam-ups, ensuring that the area surrounding the machine is kept clean of debris and spills

What you need to succeed:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A strong desire to advance within the industry
• Corrugated box manufacturing a plus; familiarity with Flexo, Gluers, Rotaries, Clamp Trucks and Forklifts are a plus
• Flexibility to work 1 st , 2nd, or 3 rd shifts; available to work overtime, including weekends as needed
• Math skills will be assessed
• This position requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, and crouching

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 range is $21.71/hr, 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 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. The application window is expected to close by10/20/26

• short-term bonus incentive
• health, dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
• 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 1 year of service
• 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change

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