Production Team Member

Smurfit Westrock; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Competitive compensation

Global packaging leader

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in the United States is seeking a Production Team Member to support manufacturing operations by packing, inspecting, and preparing products for shipment in line with quality and safety standards.

You will work with operators and teammates to meet production goals, uphold integrity and sustainability values, and contribute to a high-performing team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Strong attention to detail for printed materials and packaging quality.
• Effective communication in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble corrugated boxes and pack finished products for shipment.
• Verify job specs against materials for accuracy and quality.
• Load cartons into machine feeds with proper stack height and orientation.
• Move pallets using appropriate equipment and maintain safe handling.
• Inspect products to meet quality standards before shipment.
• Maintain production and quality documentation.
• Support machine operators to sustain output and quality.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow supervisor instructions to support operations.

Skills

Stand for long shifts

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Pallet jack

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.

This role can include Feeder Packer and Printer Operator

The Opportunity

As a Production Team Member you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring products are packed, inspected, and prepared for shipment according to quality and safety standards. You will contribute to a high-performing production environment by maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to specifications. In this role, you will work closely with operators and team members to ensure production goals are met while upholding company values of integrity, sustainability, and service.

How You Will Impact Smurfit WestRock

• Assemble corrugated boxes and pack finished products for shipment in accordance with specifications.
• Verify job specifications against materials being used to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Load cartons into machine feeds while maintaining proper stack height and orientation.
• Change and move pallets or loads using appropriate equipment.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet required quality standards before shipment.
• Complete and maintain required production and quality documentation.
• Support machine operators in maintaining consistent production output and product quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow instructions from supervisors, operators, and team leads to support operational needs.

What You Need To Succeed

• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours during a shift.
• Ability to use hands for grasping, pushing, and pulling tasks.
• Ability to safely operate a hand-operated pallet jack.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with printed materials and packaging quality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, high-performance environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as bending, twisting, walking, and standing for extended periods.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, ear protection, hair nets, and steel-toed shoes.
• Flexibility to work additional hours or overtime as needed to support production demands.

What We Offer

• A culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Opportunities for training, growth, and professional development.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and skills.
• A career with a global packaging leader focused on sustainability, safety, and inclusion.

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.