Manufacturing Associate

Smurfit Westrock plc; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to support packaging production operations, including material handling, machine support, quality inspections, setup, and housekeeping. You will contribute to plant safety, quality, and overall operational performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers training on the 1st shift and requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in basic English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Demonstrated learning mindset, teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Support production equipment and operators in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Assist with machine setup, changeovers, material loading, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Contribute to productivity and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Skills

Basic English

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Physical Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing experience (preferred)

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.

Manufacturing Associate
$22.04/hr

2nd shift : M-F 3p-11p overtime and weekends as needed (Will need to train on 1st shift for first 3 weeks)

The Opportunity

The Manufacturing Associate supports packaging production operations through material handling, machine support, quality inspections, setup assistance, and housekeeping activities. This role provides broad exposure to manufacturing processes and serves as a key contributor to plant safety, quality, and operational performance.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Support production equipment and operators in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Assist with machine setup, changeovers, material loading, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Contribute to productivity and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in basic English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Demonstrated learning mindset, teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to safety.

What We Offer

• Benefit eligibility begins Day 1
  • 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.
• 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.

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.