Mill Production - Entry Level - Paper Mill

WestRock Company; Longview (WA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Disability

Flexible spending account

HSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Matching 401K

Job summary

WestRock Company in Longview, WA seeks entry level Mill Operator to join Smurfit Westrock’s pulp and paper mill. You’ll train on the job and rotate through pulp, paper or logistics, with a 12-hour shift four days on and four days off.

Responsibilities include cleaning machines and work areas, operating powered industrial trucks, retrieving supplies, and maintaining safety standards. A high school diploma or GED and two years of full‑time work or post‑secondary education are required, along with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of continuous full-time work experience or post-secondary education preferred in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Availability to work rotating shifts including weekends and overtime.
• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand and/or walk for 12 hours.
• Must read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mill Production - Entry Level - Paper Mill

Locations

WA Longview Mill

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

14-Sep-2026

Description & Requirements

Entry Level Mill Operations - Longview, WA

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).

• health
• dental
• vision
• disability
• flexible spending account
• HSA
• life insurance
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• matching 401K

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