Level 2 Production Support

Smurfit-Westrock; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training program

Competitive hourly pay

Career development opportunities

Global packaging company culture (Sust

Safety and inclusion focus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Ontario is seeking a Level 2 Production Support to help operate Hogger, Shredder and Unitizer daily under the guidance of the Shipping Supervisor. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient material handling in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The successful candidate will meet safety certifications, demonstrate effective communication, and maintain high housekeeping standards while supporting production start-up tasks and daily routines.

Qualifications

• Safe Work Practice certification annual training.
• Lockout/tagout certification annual training.
• Communicate effectively with team members in a noisy work environment.
• Read and follow written and verbal job order instruction.
• Follow verbal instructions from Supervisors.
• Think and act quickly in fast-paced production environment.
• Basic math skills to count production quantities, measure raw materials and finished product.

Responsibilities

• Operate Hogger/Shredder/Unitizer daily as directed by Supervisor.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Occasionally operate Power Industrial Truck with various attachments safely.
• Visually inspect finished product and advise machine operator as needed to improve quality.
• Manipulate manual hand tools.
• Lift/carry raw materials and production supplies up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Stack and sort dunnage sheets.
• Perform machine cleanup tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Perform weekly machine start-up tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Report machine and PIT problems as needed.

Skills

Safe Work Practice

Lockout/Tagout

Effective communication

Read and follow instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Fast-paced decision making

Basic math skills

Job description

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.

ocation: Ontario, 1790 Champagne Avenue, CA 91761

Title: Level 2 Production Support

Rate: $22.50

Summary

• Works under direction of Shipping Supervisor
• Operate Hogger /Shredder/Unit izer daily as directed by Supervisor.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Occasionally operate Power Industrial Truck, with various attachments safely while handling product.
• Visually inspect finished product; advise machine operator as needed to improve/mainta in quality
• Manipulate manual hand tools
• Lift/carry raw materials and production supplies up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Stack and sort dunnage sheets
• Perform machine clean up tasks as assigned by Supervisor
• Perform weekly machine start-up tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Report machine and PIT problems as needed.

What you need to succeed

• Safe Work Practice certification annual training
• Lockout/tagout certification annual training
• Communicate effectively with team members in a noisy work environment
• Read and follow written and verbal job order instruction
• Follow verbal instructions from Supervisors.
• Think and act quickly in fast-paced production environment
• Basic math skills to count production quantities, measure raw materials and finished product.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing: Continually
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Carrying: Occasionally up to 30 lbs.
• Pulling: Frequently up to 30 lbs.Hand/Grasp: Continually
• Foot Controls. Occasionally
• Talk/Hear: Communicate with sound. -- Activity: with co-workers
• Vision: Clarity at near & far, depth, color, and field --Activity: to view computer and work environment
• Environmental Conditions: (Dust, fumes, heat, cold, noise, vibration, toxic conditions, work hazards, etc.) Controlled environment, noise from refrigeration equipment, etc. -- Activity: warehouse environment

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 S ustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Salary & Benefits

The starting rate is $22.50 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, and 9 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.

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.