Production Team Member

Smurfit Westrock; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus Payouts

Tuition Reimbursement

Health / Dental / Vision

401k - 100% Match up to 5%

Paid Vacation after 30 days of Empl...

10 Paid Holidays / year

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Hanover Park, IL is hiring a Production Associate for 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 2p-10p; overtime and weekends as needed). Training occurs first 3 weeks on the 1st shift. This role offers on-the-job skill development, competitive pay, and benefits.

Starting rate is $23.87 per hour with bonus options, health/dental/vision, 401(k) match, paid vacation, and holidays. Eligible after enrollment, environment is fast-paced with safety focus.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to lift, push/pull, stand/walk for 8+ hours.
• Able to work 8-hour shifts with overtime as needed.
• Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16”) and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow all safety rules.
• Inspect and correct quality concerns.
• Read a tape measure and apply basic math.
• Learn and apply job-related skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Active listening

Lifting and manual handling

Stamina for 8+ hour shifts

Overtime adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Tape measure

Computer skills

Job description

Description & Requirements
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.

Description & Requirements
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.
WestRock Hanover Park is now hiring a Production Associate for 2nd shift. Mon-Fri 2p-10p must be flexible for 8-12 hr shifts and weekends as needed
(MUST BE ABLE TO TRAIN FIRST 3 WEEKS ON 1ST SHIFT)
This is an excellent opportunity to start your career by gaining on the job skills and experience, while earning a paycheck.
The Opportunity: Machine Operator - Hanover Park, IL
Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus Payouts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health / Dental / Vision
• 401k - 100% Match up to 5%
• Paid Vacation after 30 days of Employment
• 10 Paid Holidays / year

Responsibilities

• Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules.
• Inspect. Identify, and correct quality concerns.
• Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16" measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills).
• Ability to learn and apply job related skills.

What You Need To Succeed

• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to lift, push/pull, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel for 8 or more hours.
• Ability to work a standard 8 hour shift up to six days a week with the flexibility of working over-time during the week to cover open positions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The starting rate is $23.87 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, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 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. and the application window is expected to close by 10/31/26. #WorkWithSmurfitWestrock
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.