Production Laborer

WestRock Company; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging solutions is hiring Production Laborers in Yakima. This role involves operating machinery, producing cardboard, and requires a strong record of performance and attendance. Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive training program, competitive pay, and excellent benefits including health and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Qualifications

• Proven record of performance and attendance.
• Ability to handle physical requirements.
• Initiates own learning.

Responsibilities

• Machine operating and production work.
• Assisting in cardboard manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshooting and setting up machinery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

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Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

General Information

Job ID

ATR51754

Posting Job Title

Production Laborer

Locations

WA Yakima

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

10-Jun-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Hiring Production Team Members in Yakima, WA

Details

• Yakima, WA
• Must be available for any of the 3 shifts
• $19.09 increase to $24.02 after probation
  
  

Description

• Machine operating and production work
• Comfortable using a measuring tape
• Ability to run machinery, do set up, and troubleshooting
• Assisting in all processes of cardboard manufacturing
  
  

Qualities We're Seeking In Our Employees

Someone with a proven record of performance, attendance and attention to detail; has demonstrated the drive to achieve and move up in previous jobs; initiates their own learning; gets along well with others; is helpful; can handle the physical requirements (heat, noise, shift work 8's and 12's, can work inside, outside, etc.) and has the mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly.

We Offer Our Employees Excellent Benefits

New hourly production employees start at $19.09 per hour and have the potential increases within the first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter. Promotions are also available.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

Health, dental, vision, retirement, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and vacation.

What You Need To Succeed

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of 3 years of full-time or part-time employment or schooling (or combination) within the last 4 years
• Availability to work all 3 rotating shifts (days, swing and grave) including weekends and holidays.
  
  

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 for this position is $19.09, depending on your role, level and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentives, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number or programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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