Part Time Production Team

Smurfit Westrock plc; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Massachusetts is seeking part-time student roles in corrugated packaging operations on first shift, with Saturdays required. You will learn safety, quality and production culture as part of a machine team, with potential full-time supervisor training after graduation.

You will operate corrugator and converting machines, perform routine maintenance, inspect products, and keep a clean, safe workspace. Drug screening follows conditional offer.

Qualifications

• Part-time student role in corrugated packaging operations.
• Opportunity for supervisor and maintenance training programs after graduation.
• Drug screening required after conditional job offer.

Responsibilities

• Operate corrugator and converting machines.
• Perform routine maintenance and adjust machine settings for quality.
• Inspect products for defects and take corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace.
• Assist with loading/unloading materials and mentoring teammates.

Skills

Safety mindset

High-speed high-volume work

Physical ability to lift

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

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.

Build your Future with Smurfit Westrock while you Complete your Education!

Smurfit Westrock has part-time positions available for students interested in learning corrugated packaging operations. Learn our safety, quality & production culture as part of a machine team. Full-time opportunities after you graduate may include supervisor training & maintenance tech training programs! $22 an hour to start, qualified machine operators make up to $28.48 an hour.

Our customers count on us to get their boxes right and delivered on time. Our Production Team members will safely perform a wide range of tasks, conducting quality checks, material set-up, machine set up and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, attendance, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex high powered machinery.

We offer flexible hours, Saturdays are required. Most openings are on first shift.

Benefits and Compensation

• Benefits may be available after 90 days depending on how many hours you work.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Smurfit has over 300 locations in the USA where you can continue your career.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• We will train you to operate our corrugator & converting machines to produce corrugated packaging.
• You will learn to perform routine maintenance on the machine & adjust the machine settings to achieve the desired dimensions and quality of the corrugated products.
• Inspect the corrugated products for defects and take corrective actions as needed.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors to ensure production goals are met safely with quality products.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Keep your work area clean and organized.
• Assist with other tasks as needed, such as loading and unloading materials or operating other machinery & mentoring new team members.

What you need to succeed:

• A safety mindset
• Experience with high-speed, high-volume work
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and work in a fast-paced environment. Our facility is not climate controlled. You may work up to 12-hour shifts if OT is necessary. Attention to detail, able to read a tape measure & ability to identify product defects.

The pay rate for this position is $22.02 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. This is a part time role and benefits are not offered for temporary/part time roles. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education.

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.