Production Associate

Smurfit Westrock; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock's Low Moor facility in Virginia is seeking Production Associates, an entry-level operations role. The right candidate will be taught the skills needed to be successful and join a team focused on safety and efficiency.

Daily tasks include operating converting and packaging machinery, handling materials with trucks, and using manufacturing systems while following safety, quality policies, and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work safely.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating DuPont schedule.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Two years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate converting and packaging machinery safely and efficiently.
• Inspect finished materials and ensure quality standards.
• Use industrial trucks for roll handling and raw materials.
• Follow safety, plant, and quality policies/procedures in daily work.
• Operate computer programs used in the production process.
• Maintain housekeeping and organize work area.
• Adhere to safety and quality systems throughout the plant.

Skills

Safety

Follow Instructions

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

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.

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
• 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.