Production Team Member

WestRock Company; Sheldon Springs (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging is seeking a Production Team Member for its Missisquoi Mill in Vermont. This entry-level position offers a competitive hourly pay and exciting opportunities for career advancement. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have a background in manufacturing. The role includes extensive training, operating machinery, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Enhanced 401(k) plan with employer match

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely and follow instructions.
• Two years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must possess a solid employment history.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial trucks and handle raw materials.
• Inspect finished materials and ensure quality standards.
• Perform manual labor activities including bending and lifting.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial trucks

Hand tools

Job description

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Description & Requirements

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.

Career Opportunity

The Smurfit Westrock Missisquoi Mill in Sheldon Springs Vermont, a manufacturer of 100% recycled boxboard, is currently accepting applications for regular full-time entry-level production work. Candidates must be able to work a variety of jobs and rotating shifts. We have a 12-hour shift schedule that allows for more days off and a seven day off stretch built into the four week shift cycle.

General Information

Job ID

ATR51998

Posting Job Title

Production Team Member

Locations

VT Sheldon Springs

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

02-Jun-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

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.

Career Opportunity

The Smurfit Westrock Missisquoi Mill in Sheldon Springs Vermont, a manufacturer of 100% recycled boxboard, is currently accepting applications for regular full-time entry-level production work. Candidates must be able to work a variety of jobs and rotating shifts. We have a 12-hour shift schedule that allows for more days off and a seven day off stretch built into the four week shift cycle.

Entry-level starting pay is $25.56/hour.

Schedule: 4-week rotation (Hour Shifts 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am)

How You Will Impact Westrock

• Be able to work safely at all times.
• Job duties require manual labor activities, frequent bending, lifting, walking, and housekeeping.
• Daily tasks include operation of industrial trucks for roll handling and raw materials.
• Use of manufacturing system and compliance of safety and quality systems throughout the plant is required.
• Know and follow all safety, plant, and quality policies/procedures.
• Operates various computer programs in the production process.
• Follow established housekeeping standards.
• Inspect finished materials and adhere to quality standards.
• Operate multiple types of converting and packaging machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use various hand tools to manipulate materials (sledgehammer, tape measure, knife, wrench, screwdriver, etc.)
• This is an entry level position within a line of progression.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to work rotating 12 hours shift work on a southern swing rotation.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Possess a solid history of employment. Two years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Labor activities
• Frequent bending
• Lifting up to 45-50Ibs.
• Standing on your feet for 8 hours or more a day
  
  

New hires will begin training for a variety of entry-level positions with a wide variety of tasks. Upon satisfactory completion of training - typically two to four weeks, the rate of pay for these entry-level positions ranges from $25.77/hour to $29.71/hour.

Smurfit Westrock offers an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off, enhanced 401(k) plan with employer match, a wellness program and others. Benefits start on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

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

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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