Production Associate

Smurfit Westrock; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate culture

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Worker in Dallas, TX to oversee the end-of-the-wheel process and provide front-line support for safe production of recycled paperboard. You will operate overhead cranes, assist in threading paper machines, and cover duties across the paper mill line as needed.

Requires a HS diploma or GED, rotating 12‑hour shifts, lifting up to 50 lbs, attention to detail, adaptability, safety mindset, and passing the required written test; drug screening

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm or 7pm–7am).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain high performance.
• Willingness to work any shift, overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Able to pass company-required written test (reading tape measure, basic math, mechanical aptitude).
• Safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate Overhead Cranes.
• Assist in threading paper machines.
• Perform duties across the mill line as required by the Labor Agreement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Adaptability

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.

MUST BE OPEN TO WORKING ROTATING SHIFTS.

Opportunity Summary:

As an entry level Manufacturing Worker, you will be responsible for overseeing the "end of the wheel" process providing support to team members in the safe production of recycled paperboard.

How You Will Impact WestRock

• Operating Overhead Cranes
• Assist in threading paper machines
• Responsible for performing duties of other jobs in the paper mill line of progression in accordance with Labor Agreement

What You Need To Succeed

• High School diploma or G.E.D
• Willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm shift; 7pm - 7am shift)
• Ability to perform various lifting tasks to include pushing and pulling up to 50lbs
• Meticulous attention to details, extremely thorough and adept at detecting errors Highly efficient in time management to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and maintain high performance; flexible
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required including weekend and holiday work
• Ability to pass company required written test that includes reading tape measure, basic math, and mechanical aptitude
• Safety mindset

What We Offer

• 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

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.