Manufacturing Helper

Smurfit Westrock; Georgia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta, GA is hiring an Entry level Machine Helper in the production department. This hourly role offers a night shift premium and opportunities for advancement through comprehensive training in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will be safety‑minded, communicative, and able to work independently in a team setting, with a strong desire to grow within a global packaging company that values Sustainability and Safety.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Entry level hourly position with a premium for night shift.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various manufacturing equipment following specific directions.
• Read a tape measure to 1/16" and perform basic math.
• Perform make ready and shutdown tasks.
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper operation and report issues.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and support quality inspections.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Equipment operation

Reading tape measure

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Make ready & shutdown

Quality inspection

Waste & efficiency

Housekeeping

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

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.

Machine Helper Career Opportunity

Atlanta, GA, plant is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Entry level Machine Helper in the production dept. This is an entry level, hourly position with a premium for night shift, where advancement in operations is expected. 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. How you will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

• 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 for long periods, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16” measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills).
• 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

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 8 or 10-hour shifts
• 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.Must pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical. What we offer:
• Corporate culture is 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.

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.