Production Team Member

Smurfit-Westrock; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career training opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Tulare, CA is seeking Production Workers for the Corrugator Department Stacker/Loader/Packer. You will help keep machines running at high efficiency, ensure product is packed and inspected, and maintain a safe, clean work area.

The role involves preparing machines, adjusting as needed, monitoring waste and bundle counts, and performing quality checks during production. Availability to work all three shifts and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of 1 year of full-time or part-time employment or schooling (or combination)
• Availability to work all 3 shifts (days, swing and grave) including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the stacker/loader/packer in the Corrugator department.
• Ensure machines run at high efficiency and products are packed and inspected to quality standards.
• Prepare machines and adjust as needed; monitor waste and bundle counts, making necessary adjustments.
• Perform quality assurance checks during production to ensure product quality.
• Maintain production equipment and keep the work area clean and safe.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking Production Workers at our Tulare Box Plant. The Corrugator Department Stacker/Loader/Packer is responsible for basic operations of stacking and loading finished product in the Department they have been assigned to. This includes ensuring that the machines are performing at 100% efficiency, ensuring that products coming off the stacker are being packed and inspected to the highest level of quality, while keeping the product flow moving and work area clean. They are to be engaged and take ownership ensuring they and their co-workers are working safely. The Team Member prepares machines for operation, keeps Rotary Die Cut Operator aware of needed machine adjustments,, continuously monitor stacker/load former in maintaining a minimal amount of waste, continually monitor bundle scale for correct counts and make needed adjustments. Other duties as assigned. You will be responsible for different phases of the production process and for efficiently producing high-quality product. Responsibilities for your role will also include performing quality assurance checks during the production process and managing the upkeep of the of the machines.

What you need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of 1 year of full-time or part-time employment or schooling (or combination)
• Availability to work all 3 shifts (days, swing and grave) including weekends and holidays.

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 element

The starting rate is $19.00 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 11 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.