Production Team Member

Smurfit Westrock; Plymouth (IN); Hybrid; USD 22,412 - 31,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discounts

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

A global packaging company in Plymouth, IN is seeking Production Workers for Finishing and Forming Department on 2nd and 3rd Shift. This role involves operating small machines, ensuring quality, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates possess a High School Diploma/GED, effective communication skills, and the ability to handle physical demands. Competitive pay starting at $19.72/hr with shift differentials and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Ability to read a tape measure with accuracy.
• Physical capability to lift and navigate stairs throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various manufacturing equipment.
• Perform make ready and shut down of machines.
• Understand and meet quality inspection criteria.

Skills

Ability to read a tape measure

Basic math skills

Effective communication skills

Excellent coordination skills

Organizational skills

Time management abilities

Self-starting and self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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.

Our Food Service Packaging plant facility in Plymouth, IN is seeking Production Workers that will be an integral part of the Plymouth team supporting Finishing and Forming Department primarily on 2nd and 3rd Shift.

Smurfit WestRock will be a company where each of us genuinely belongs, is respected and valued, and can do our best work, and where diversity, inclusion and equity are competitive advantages.

The Production Worker is responsible for operation of small machines. The starting rate is $19.72/hr. Shift Differential offered on 2nd and 3rd Shift (2nd - $0.80/hr, 3rd - $1.00/hr)

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

• Support the Finishing and Forming Department by safely operating various manufacturing equipment, following specific directions, and performing duties as assigned.
• Work safely, comply with all safety rules, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Perform complete make ready and shut down.
• Understand Quality inspection criteria.
• Identification of product and Labeling.
• Maintain waste and efficiency standards.
• Perform inspections on various equipment for proper operation and report questionable conditions.
• Perform various housekeeping, cleaning, and organizing functions with minimal supervision to ensure areas are clean and free from debris.

What you need to succeed:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required
• Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16" measurement), do basic math, and some computer skills.
• Ability to lift, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Must be self‑starting/self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Effective communication skills and excellent coordination skills.
• Great organizational and time management abilities.
• Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must be flexible on shift.
• Must successfully pass pre‑employment screenings; drug test, physical and criminal background check.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• 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.

Benefits:

Day One Benefits package that includes

• Medical (includes Domestic Partner Coverage)
• Prescription Coverage
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Rewards up to $600/employee & $400/spouse per year
• Dental (includes Domestic Partner Coverage)
• Vision (includes Domestic Partner Coverage)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance 2x your Annual Rate
• Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Optional Spouse Life Insurance
• Optional Children Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401k Up to 5% company match and an additional 2.5 % of your prior year earnings deposited into your account the following January, possible total of 12.5%.
• Paid Vacation after 30 days UP to 80 hours of vacation in your First Year of Employment
• Paid Holiday Up to 11 Paid Holidays including your Birthday
• Safety Engagement Incentive
• $75 Quarterly incentive and $125 year end incentive
• Eligible for Promotions
• Employee Discounts (car purchases, household appliances, office products/computers, hotel stay/car rentals, entertainment tickets, relocation/home mortgage, etc.)
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

Hiring Immediately!

If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to apply!

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