Production General Helper

Smurfit-Westrock; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary based on skills

Global packaging company with focus on

Job summary

Smurfit-Westrock in Richmond, VA is seeking a Production Worker to support a fast-paced packaging facility. The position offers flexibility to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts, with overtime including weekends, and a starting rate of $22.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include assisting machine operators, performing quality checks, ensuring tooling and setups, maintaining a clean workspace, and contributing to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Desire to advance within the industry.
• Corrugated box manufacturing is a plus; familiarity with packaging equipment is beneficial.
• Shift flexibility to 1st, 2nd or 3rd shifts with overtime including weekends.
• Math skills will be assessed; physical ability to stand, walk, lift, bend and crouch.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility.
• Assist machine operators and other areas as needed.
• Ensure tooling for the machine is on hand and aid with setups and jam-ups.
• Keep the area around the machine clean and free of debris and spills.
• Contribute to safety, quality checks, and overall efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Willing to learn

Math skills

Standing/walking/bending

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Flexo machinery

Job description

Production Worker

Shift: Flexibility to work 1 st , 2nd, or 3 rd shifts; available to work overtime, including weekends as needed

Pay: $22.50/hr

The Opportunity

Primary job duties will include but not limited to safely perform a wide range of tasks supporting the manufacturing areas, production, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safe, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery, and have a desire to advance within the company.

• Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility
• Focusing on our customers’ success will allow you opportunities to develop and grow your career in manufacturing
• The Production Worker is normally the third team member assigned to a machine in the Production Department
• Being able to support operators on different machinery while assisting different areas as needed
• Some of the duties of this position include, but are not limited to: ensuring that all tooling for the machine is on hand, assisting the machine operator and assistant operator with setups and jam-ups, ensuring that the area surrounding the machine is kept clean of debris and spills

What you need to succeed:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A strong desire to advance within the industry
• Corrugated box manufacturing a plus; familiarity with Flexo, Gluers, Rotaries, Clamp Trucks and Forklifts are a plus
• Flexibility to work 1 st , 2nd, or 3 rd shifts; available to work overtime, including weekends as needed
• Math skills will be assessed
• This position requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, and crouching

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.

The starting rate is$22.50 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 5 days of paid vacation prorated year 1, and 10 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. 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.