Production Team Member

Smurfit Westrock; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Lancaster, OH is hiring a Production Team Member. Starting pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour with a 90‑day probation. Union plant; must be flexible to work shifts and overtime. Training provided and opportunities for progression within a growing packaging company.

Key duties include operating equipment, sampling quality checks, setting up materials, and keeping a clean workspace while following safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years production/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Commitment to safe working practices and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform tasks including stacking corrugated product and quality checks.
• Set up materials and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and power hand tools as directed.
• Read tape measures and apply basic math in daily tasks.
• Work safely and comply with all safety regulations.
• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs and stand for long shifts.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Computer skills

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power hand tools

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.

Production Team Member

Location: 1290 Campground Road, Lancaster, OH 43130

Starting Pay: $20 - $23 an hour

1st pay increase after 90 day probation period.

Shift Diff: $0.35/hr - 2nd Shift, $0.20.hr - 3rd Shift

Union Plant. Must be flexible to work any shift. Once training is completed, the team will let you know which shift you will go to.

The Opportunity

• Primary duties include safely performing a wide range of tasks that include stacking corrugated product, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Ability to operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific direction, operate power hand tools, and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Ability to read a tape measure and have basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work safely and comply with all safety regulations.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Required to work daily overtime and weekend work.

What You Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years production/manufacturing experience preferred.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• 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 pay range is $20 - $23 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, and 7 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.