Production Associate

Smurfit Westrock; Low Moor (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Low Moor, IA is seeking Production Associates for an entry-level operations role. You will be taught the skills needed to be successful and join a safety-focused team.

The position features rotating 12-hour shifts (DuPont Schedule) with a pay rate of $19.67 per hour. Training is provided to build the necessary manufacturing skills for success in the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to perform manual labor and lifting.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Two years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial trucks for roll handling and raw materials.
• Follow safety, quality, and housekeeping procedures.
• Operate multiple converting and packaging machinery safely.
• Inspect finished materials and ensure quality standards.
• Use computer systems in the production process and maintain housekeeping.
• Perform manual labor including bending and lifting; maintain a safe workspace.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Follow instructions

Manual labor

Quality-focused

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.

Career Opportunity

Smurfit WestRock's Low Moor facility is seeking Production Associates, an entry-level operations position. The right candidate will be taught the skills needed to be successful!

• Pay Rate: $19.67/hr.
• Rotating shift (DuPont Schedule)

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.

Career Opportunity

Smurfit WestRock's Low Moor facility is seeking Production Associates, an entry-level operations position. The right candidate will be taught the skills needed to be successful!

• Pay Rate: $19.67/hr.
• Rotating shift (DuPont Schedule)

How You Will Impact Westrock

• Be able to work safely at all times.
• Job duties require manual labor activities, frequent bending, lifting, walking, and good housekeeping.
• Daily tasks include operation of industrial trucks for roll handling and raw materials.
• Use of manufacturing system and compliance of safety and quality systems throughout the plant is required.
• Know and follow all safety, plant, and quality policies/procedures.
• Operates various computer programs in the production process.
• Follow established housekeeping standards.
• Inspect finished materials and adhere to quality standards.
• Operate multiple types of converting and packaging machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use various hand tools to manipulate materials (sledgehammer, tape measure, knife, wrench, screwdriver, etc.)
• This is an entry level position within a line of progression.

What You Need To Succeed

• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to work rotating 12 hours shift work on a DuPont rotation
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Possess a solid history of employment. Two years of manufacturing experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Labor activities
• Frequent bending
• Lifting up to 45-50Ibs.
• Standing on your feet for 12 hours or more a day

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.