Production Associate: Training to Operator & Career Growth

Smurfit Westrock; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great starting pay

Career development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Minnesota is hiring a Production Associate for the St. Cloud facility. The role supports manufacturing operations, performs quality checks, handles corrugated products, and maintains an orderly workspace.

Training is provided during the first three weeks on first shift, with opportunities to rotate to second shift and potentially third shift. The ideal candidate has a background in heavy industrial manufacturing and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Heavy industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to lift, push and pull 50 lbs., stand for shift.
• Ability to operate various manufacturing equipment and read instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform a wide range of tasks supporting manufacturing areas (handling corrugated products, quality checks, setup).
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Read and interpret product specification sheets and document production records.
• Inspect finished product to ensure quality specifications are met.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Safety compliance

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Minnesota is hiring a Production Associate for the St. Cloud facility. The role supports manufacturing operations, performs quality checks, handles corrugated products, and maintains an orderly workspace.

Training is provided during the first three weeks on first shift, with opportunities to rotate to second shift and potentially third shift. The ideal candidate has a background in heavy industrial manufacturing and a willingness to learn.