Manufacturing Operator Trainee - Fast-Track Growth

Smurfit Westrock; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in New Jersey is seeking a Production Worker to support our fast-paced packaging facility. You will assist machine operators, help with setups and jams, and keep the area clean while maintaining safety and quality checks.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED and a strong desire to advance in manufacturing. Flexibility to work 1st–3rd shifts and overtime, including weekends, is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility.
• Assist machine operators and keep the area around machines clean and organized.
• Ensure tooling for the machine is on hand and assist with setups and jam-ups.
• Support operators on different machinery and assist other areas as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Math skills

Career growth

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Flexo

Gluers

Rotaries

Clamp Trucks

Forklifts

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in New Jersey is seeking a Production Worker to support our fast-paced packaging facility. You will assist machine operators, help with setups and jams, and keep the area clean while maintaining safety and quality checks.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED and a strong desire to advance in manufacturing. Flexibility to work 1st–3rd shifts and overtime, including weekends, is required.