Packer Feeder

Smurfit Westrock; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive compensation

Safety focused workplace

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Dallas, TX is seeking a Packer Feeder to move die-cut blanks through folder gluer machines, feed production lines, and help ensure quality. You will work closely with machine operators and the quality team to maintain production flow and accuracy.

You will inspect finished cartons, verify counts, and participate in line clearance while supporting finishing operations during peak periods. A strong emphasis on safety, attendance, and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand simple instructions.
• Basic arithmetic skills including addition and subtraction.
• Willingness to work overtime during peak production periods.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Feed die-cut blanks into folder gluer machines to support safe, efficient production.
• Inspect cartons for defects during packing and ensure quality standards.
• Verify case counts with the quality team to ensure order accuracy.
• Participate in line clearance activities after each production item.
• Assist in finishing operations and quality sorting as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area per plant standards.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards or incidents promptly.

Skills

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Overtime availability

Attendance reliability

Color vision

Safety consciousness

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.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the Dallas, TX manufacturing team, the Packer Feeder plays an essential role in fulfilling customer orders by ensuring folding cartons move efficiently and accurately through the finishing process. This role supports daily production by feeding die-cut blanks into folder gluer machines, packing finished cartons into corrugated cases, and maintaining quality standards throughout each run. A typical day involves working closely with machine operators and the quality team, visually inspecting cartons for defects, verifying counts, and preparing lines for the next production item. This position contributes directly to production flow, product quality, workplace safety, and the overall success of the finishing department.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Feed die-cut blanks into folder gluer machines to support safe, efficient, and continuous production.
• Inspect cartons throughout the packing process to identify printing, die-cutting, or gluing defects and ensure quality standards are met.
• Verify case counts in partnership with the quality team to ensure order accuracy.
• Participate in line clearance activities following the completion of each production item.
• Support finishing operations by assisting in other areas as needed, including quality sorting and flat packing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in alignment with plant standards and safety expectations.
• Follow all safety procedures, proactively identify hazards, and report unsafe conditions, near misses, or incidents promptly.

What You Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand simple instructions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition and subtraction.
• Willingness to work overtime as required, including periods of significant overtime during peak production.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Visual attention to detail for defect identification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation reflecting skills, competencies, and potential, including merit increase opportunities.
• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are core business drivers and part of everyday work.

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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.