Mill Trainee - Launch Your Career in Sustainable Packaging

Smurfit Westrock plc; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 66,878,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits after 1 month

Training & development

Integrity culture

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in West Point, VA is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Mill Trainees. This entry-level production role provides a pathway to a long-term manufacturing career, with opportunities for advancement based on ability and seniority.

You’ll be part of a safety-conscious team, supporting mill operations and learning the skills to grow within the company. You will learn basic functions in mill departments, assist senior operators, participate in safety programs, and work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience.
• Willingness to work rotating 8-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, bending, climbing, kneeling, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills and basic computer proficiency.
• Desire to learn, grow, and progress into advanced mill positions.
• Reliable, dependable, and a strong team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic work functions in assigned mill departments.
• Safely assist senior operators with tasks such as operating valves, unloading coal cars, and general department cleanup.
• Participate actively in all department safety programs.
• Operate safely around large moving equipment and vehicles.
• Provide vacancy relief and support across various mill areas as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in West Point, VA is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Mill Trainees. This entry-level production role provides a pathway to a long-term manufacturing career, with opportunities for advancement based on ability and seniority.

You’ll be part of a safety-conscious team, supporting mill operations and learning the skills to grow within the company. You will learn basic functions in mill departments, assist senior operators, participate in safety programs, and work