Production Team Member: Packaging, Inspection & Shipping

Smurfit Westrock plc; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable packaging. As a Production Team Member you will help ensure products are packed, inspected, and prepared for shipment according to quality and safety standards, supporting a high‑performing production environment.

You will work with operators and team leads to meet production goals, maintain accuracy, and uphold company values of integrity, sustainability and service.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Strong attention to detail for packaging quality.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Willingness to wear PPE (safety glasses, ear protection, hair nets, steel-toed shoes).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Standing for long shifts

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

PPE safety compliance

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable packaging. As a Production Team Member you will help ensure products are packed, inspected, and prepared for shipment according to quality and safety standards, supporting a high‑performing production environment.

You will work with operators and team leads to meet production goals, maintain accuracy, and uphold company values of integrity, sustainability and service.