Production Team Member

Smurfit Westrock; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disc./Tuition assistance

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Claremont, NC seeks a Production Team Member to support quality audits, carton processing, and line readiness. You will learn to operate carton-making equipment, monitor quality, and maintain materials for production, completing required reports.

The role requires basic measurement skills, ability to learn testing devices, and compliance with SQF and safety rules. Pallet jack preferred; drug screening post-offer is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to use and read basic measurement devices (calculator, tape measure, rule).
• Able to learn to operate testing devices (Chatillon, E J Caddy, Mettler PM 480, Fluke IR Thermometer).
• Pallet jack certification is a plus and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document quality audits, verify job completion, and monitor carton quality.
• Maintain materials for production and complete necessary reports. Ensure line clearance and housekeeping to standards.
• Adhere to workplace rules and safety policies (SQF, safety).

Skills

Basic measurement tools

Operate testing devices

Pallet jack certification

General mechanical aptitude

Quality checks

Education

Farnsworth Munsel-100 Hue Test

Tools

Chatillon

E J Caddy

Mettler PM 480

Fluke IR Thermometer

Job description

Overview

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.

Salary & Benefits

• Hiring Immediately - Full Time
• Production Team Member - Claremont, NC
• Dayshift & Nightshift
• Starting payrate: $17.51/hr
• $3.00/hr shift differential for nights
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
• 401K with company match
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays
• Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
• Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The Opportunity

• Perform and document quality audits, verify job completion, understand job sheet. Check job specifications to carton, learn to Make-ready machine, monitor carton quality, maintain materials for production, complete necessary reports (forms), maintain housekeeping to standards set by management, complete line clearance and additional job duties as assigned by department manager.
• Compliance with all workplace rules, policies and procedures, i.e. SQF, safety, etc.
• Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, ear plugs, Appropriate Gloves, Safety Shoes, Hair and Beard net if applicable, Bump Caps if applicable and Level 7 Sleeves if Applicable

What You Need To Succeed

• Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and rule
• Able to learn to operate testing devices (i.e. Chatillon, E J Caddy, Mettler PM 480, Fluke IR Thermometer
• Pallet jack certification is a plus
• General mechanical aptitude
• Pass Farnsworth Munsel-100 Hue Test
• Must follow detailed instructions for training and quality
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to perform quality checks on cartons being processed.

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.