Production Team Member

Smurfit Westrock; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance and more

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Knoxville is hiring a Production Team Member for night shifts. Candidates will perform visual inspections, report safety concerns, and maintain product quality. Basic arithmetic skills and the ability to follow instructions are essential. This role includes overtime opportunities and requires drug screening pre-employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and perform basic arithmetic.
• Overtime commitment may be needed during peak times.
• Willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections for defects in packaging.
• Report safety issues related to employee and product safety.
• Accurately count and label produced products and materials.
• Assist with machine operations and participate in safety protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the workspace.
• Execute job duties in a safe and efficient manner.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions

Basic arithmetic skills

Willingness to work overtime

Job description

Production Team Member at Smurfit Westrock

Location: Knoxville, TN (Night shift)

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 Immediately

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
• 401K with company match
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Other benefits such as company paid Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
• 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 visual inspection of cartons for printing, die‑cutting and gluing defects while feeding and packing cartons
• Report any issue or event that poses a risk to employee safety, the environment and facilities, or food packaging safety and quality
• Participate in line clearance procedures after each item is completed
• Accurately count, label, and inventory products they produce and materials coming to their work area
• Perform quality checks on the product they produce and materials coming to their machine
• Assist operators and assistants as needed
• Assist with make‑readies
• Verify case count
• Execute job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Each person, regardless of role or position, is responsible for Food Packaging Safety and Quality and GMP
• Execute job duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Work in other areas as needed, including sorting, and Flat Packing
• Keep area in specs within all 5S requirements
• Work in a fast‑paced environment. Complete tasks in a timely manner
• Follow all applicable policies, procedures, and instructions
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, corrective actions, and training
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

What You Need to Succeed

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition and subtraction
• Willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods

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