Production Worker

Smurfit Westrock; Delaware Water Gap (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock currently has entry-level production openings at the Delaware Water Gap paper mill, producing coated paperboard from recycled input. Roles involve general labor, forklift operation, and handling chemicals with safety as a priority.

Candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs and pass a drug screen after a conditional offer. Union membership is required after 60 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work safely in a mill environment.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and basic mill equipment safely.
• Perform general labor tasks around the mill.
• Load trucks, unload materials, and maintain cleanliness.
• Read a tape measure and perform basic math as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Reading tape measure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Career Opportunity

WestRock currently has entry-level production openings at our Delaware Water Gap paper mill, that produces coated paperboard from recycled products.

Description & Requirements

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.

Career Opportunity

WestRock currently has entry-level production openings at our Delaware Water Gap paper mill, that produces coated paperboard from recycled products.

These entry level positions involve doing general labor around the mill, including picking up paper, operating forklifts, handling chemicals, cleaning, etc. Must be able to carry/lift 50 lbs. Candidates with previous experience operating fork trucks or other mobile equipment are preferred, but that experience is not necessary for consideration. We operate on a rotating shift, and membership in the Union is required after 60 days.

Shift: Southern Swing

• Week 1:
  • Saturday through Friday on 1st shift 7am – 3pm. Off for 4 days.
• Week 2:
  • Wednesday through Tuesday on 3rd shift 11pm – 7am. Off for 2 days.
• Week 3:
  • Friday through Thursday on 2nd shift 3pm – 11pm. Off for 1 day.

Starting Pay

$25.56/hr.

How You Will Impact WestRock

• Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, operate power hand tools, and other duties as assigned.
• Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16” measurement) and basic math and computer skills.
• Performs inspections on various equipment for proper operation and report questionable conditions.
• Performs various housekeeping, cleaning, and organizing functions with minimal supervision to ensure areas are clean and free from debris.
• Prioritizes work and takes appropriate action to ensure paper machine remains operational.
• Forklift and skid steer experience is preferred
• Roll finishing (banding, labeling, sorting)
• Loading trucks with finished product
• Unloading bales from wastepaper truck

What You Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong commitment to working safe, good communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery and have a desire to advance within the company.
• Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.

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.