Mill Production - Entry Level - Paper Mill

Smurfit Westrock; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock’s Longview mill is hiring entry level production operators for pulp, paper or logistics with a twelve-hour rotating shift schedule (four days on, four days off). Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Typical duties include cleaning machines, operating heavy equipment, fetching supplies and upholding safety standards. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, be able to lift 50 lbs and work in noisy environments, with English literacy and pre-employment

Qualifications

• Two years of continuous full-time work experience or post-secondary education in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and overtime.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Pre-employment testing and drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

• Entry level position with training and advancement potential.
• Perform general clean-up of machines and work areas using basic tools.
• Operate powered industrial trucks and heavy equipment.
• Retrieve supplies from various locations and suppliers.
• Maintain all required safety standards.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Two years manufacturing experience

Shift flexibility

Basic computer skills

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Stand/walk 12 hours

Lifting/pushing/pulling

Bending and twisting

Frequent grasping

Humid/noisy environment experience

English literacy

Pre-employment testing/drug screen

Education

High School 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.

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.

Entry Level Mill Operations - Longview, WA

Smurfit Westrock’s pulp and paper mill located in Longview, WA is actively looking to fill several entry level production operator positions. We are seeking entry level operators for the pulp, paper or logistics departments. Our operators work a twelve-hour shift, rotating schedule of four days on and four days off.

The Opportunity

Smurfit Westrock’s pulp and paper mill located in Longview, WA is actively looking to fill several entry level production operator positions. We are seeking entry level operators for the pulp, paper or logistics departments. Our operators work a twelve-hour shift, rotating schedule of four days on and four days off.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Entry level position with training and advancement potential
• Perform general clean-up of machines and work areas using brooms, shovels, hoses, rakes and other equipment
• Operate powered industrial trucks and other heavy industrial equipment
• Retrieve supplies from various locations and suppliers
• Maintain all required safety standards.
• Other duties and projects as assigned

What You Need To Succeed

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of two (2) years of continuous full-time work experience or post-secondary education, preferably in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Availability to work rotating shifts including weekends and overtime
• Basic computer skills
• Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Be able to stand and/or walk frequently for 12 working hours
• Ability to lift/carry, push/pull repeatedly throughout the shift
• Be able to perform frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, and squatting
• Be able to perform occasional reaching over the shoulder, waist level, and from the floor
• Be able to perform frequent grasping
• Be able to work in noisy environments, around chemicals, high heat, exposed to weather
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be willing to complete pre-employment testing, background check, physical and drug screen

Compensation Offered

• Starting wage of $23.41, increasing to $27.55 after 90 days.

Benefits Offered

Smurfit Westrock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and Smurfit Westrock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

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

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