Production Team Member - Devens, MA (P)

Smurfit Westrock plc; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 24,730 - 35,222; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Day 1

80 Hours of Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

401k with company match

Annual reimbursement for safety shoes up to $125

Life Insurance

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Devens, MA is hiring for a production position focused on producing corrugated packaging. The role involves operating machinery, conducting quality checks, and maintaining safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have a safety mindset and experience in high-volume work, with a pay rate starting at $21.76/hour. The position requires physical stamina and teamwork, with opportunities for overtime available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work required overtime including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform a wide range of tasks and conduct quality checks.
• Operate corrugator and converting machines for packaging.
• Inspect products for defects and adjust machine settings accordingly.

Skills

Safety mindset

Experience with high-speed, high-volume work

Attention to detail

Ability to read a tape measure

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

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.

Location

51 Independence Drive, Devens, MA 01434

Shift

1st Shift (5 am - 1 pm) or 3rd Shift (9 pm - 5 am)

Training

Training starts on dayshift regardless of what shift you are hired for.

Overtime

Must be flexible to work daily and/or weekend overtime.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Day 1
• 80 Hours of Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401k with company match
• Annual Reimbursement for safety shoes of up to $125
• Life Insurance
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

Responsibilities

• Our customers count on us to get their boxes right and delivered on time.
• Safely perform a wide range of tasks, conducting quality checks, material set‑up, machine set‑up and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Commit to working safely, attendance, demonstrate ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex high powered machinery.
• Operate our corrugator and converting machines to produce corrugated packaging.
• Perform routine maintenance on the machine & adjust the machine settings to achieve the desired dimensions and quality of the corrugated products.
• Inspect the corrugated products for defects and take corrective actions as needed.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors to ensure production goals are met safely with quality products.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Keep your work area clean and organized.
• Assist with other tasks as needed, such as loading/unloading materials or operating other machinery & mentoring new team members.

Qualifications

• A safety mindset.
• Experience with high-speed, high-volume work.
• Ability to read and understand basic English.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Facility is not climate controlled.
• Attention to detail, ability to read a tape measure & ability to identify product defects.
• Desire to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work required OT including Saturdays; may work up to 12‑hour shifts if OT is necessary.

Earnings

Pay rate starting $21.76/hr, increase after 90‑day probationary period.

Additional

Drug screening required after a conditional job offer, before starting employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.