Packer Bags

WestRock Company; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental & Vision

401(k) with 5% match

Paid vacation & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- and Long-term Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Packing Operator to support production in a new, state-of-the-art facility. Responsibilities include manually packing, inspecting, and preparing finished products for shipment with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

You will fold, pack, and label bags according to size and product specs, while maintaining accurate counts and proper documentation. The role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a global packaging company.

Qualifications

• Ability to focus and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to work shift changes, overtime, and weekends.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Follow site safety, hygiene, and quality standards precisely.
• Basic reading, writing, and counting skills.
• Ability to identify visual defects and packaging requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manually fold and pack bags according to size and packaging standards.
• Visually inspect bags and remove defective products using the Defect Library.
• Monitor and verify bag counts during packing operations.
• Document first/last bag numbers and validate container quantities.
• Provide coverage for breaks to ensure continuous operations.
• Assist with machine and material handling tasks as trained.
• Ensure proper scanning and documentation in the MES system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Multitasking

Flexibility

Basic literacy & numeracy

Communication

Tools

MES

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Packing Operator is responsible for supporting production operations by manually packing, inspecting, and preparing finished products for shipment in a safe, efficient, and quality‑focused manner. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality and meeting customer standards in a new manufacturing state‑of‑the‑art facility.

$18/hr

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Manually fold and pack bags according to size, product specifications, and packaging standards
• Visually inspect bags at designated quality control points and remove defective products using the Defect Library as a reference
• Monitor and verify accurate bag counts during packing operations
• Identify and document the first and last bag numbers and validate container quantities
• Stop the machine and elevate issues when defects persist on a production lane
• Provide coverage for team members during breaks to ensure continuous operations
• Assist the driver with removing mobile containers or boxes from the line
• Support reel changes, turning operations, and material adjustments when authorized
• Comply with all quality, food safety, hygiene, environmental, and workplace safety guidelines
• Clean and maintain the workstation according to established procedures
• Assist with manually inserting caps/necks during machine malfunctions after on‑the‑job training
• Perform immersion tests and sorting activities related to customer returns or in‑process defects
• Ensure proper scanning, tracking, and documentation of sorted products in the MES system
• Participate/assist in emptying the giraffes and repacking them, ensuring proper identification of materials (requires authorization)
• As required by the Machine Operator, you may be required to complete required entries in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to assign machines and lanes

What you need to succeed:

• Ability to focus and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced production environment
• Willingness and availability to work shift changes, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions precisely, including site security, hygiene, food safety, and quality standards
• Basic reading, writing, and counting skills
• Ability to identify visual defects and understand packaging requirements
• Comfortable completing product labels and traceability documentation
• Ability to convey and follow instructions
• Strong safety mindset with the ability to consistently apply physical, food safety, and hygiene standards
• Ability to multitask across multiple production activities
• Authorization to perform specific machine‑related and material‑handling tasks, as required
• Veterans are encouraged to apply

What we offer:

• Pay rate: $18hr
• Full‑time employment in a new, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility
• Work in a clean, climate‑controlled facility
• Hands‑on training during equipment installation and start‑up
• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A stable career path with growth opportunities in manufacturing
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work
• Benefit eligibility begins Day 1
• Benefits include:
  • Medical w/ HSA
  • Dental Vision
  • Mental Health
  • 401(k) with 5% company match
  • Paid vacation time & holidays
  • Life Insurance & AD&D
  • Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.