Packaging Technician – Production Team Member

Smurfit Westrock; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & development

Sustainability culture

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Production Team Member to support packaging operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will assemble corrugated boxes, pack finished goods, inspect quality, and prepare products for shipment while following safety and quality standards.

You will work with operators and team members to meet production goals, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to wear PPE including safety glasses, ear protection, hair nets, and steel-toed shoes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble corrugated boxes and pack finished products for shipment according to specifications.
• Verify job specifications against materials to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Load cartons into machine feeds and maintain stack height/orientation.
• Move pallets or loads using appropriate equipment.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet quality standards before shipment.
• Complete and maintain production and quality documentation.
• Support machine operators in maintaining production output and quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow supervisor and team lead instructions to support operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Job description

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Production Team Member to support packaging operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will assemble corrugated boxes, pack finished goods, inspect quality, and prepare products for shipment while following safety and quality standards.

You will work with operators and team members to meet production goals, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure a clean, safe work environment.