Shift Production Operator – Machinery Setup & Quality

Smurfit Westrock; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,025 - 28,530; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is hiring for production positions at the Lexington, KY facility. Jobs involve operating, assisting, or driving a forklift to safely produce quality products and meet customer needs. You’ll help set up machines, feed and monitor operations, perform quality checks, and stack goods for shipping.

The team values safety, accuracy, and teamwork. 1st shift is Monday–Friday, 7 am–3 pm, with flexibility for 2nd shift and possible overtime 10-hour days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and kneel throughout the shift.
• Ability to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Forklift experience a plus.
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate, assist or drive a forklift to safely produce a quality product.
• Support Lexington facility by setting up machines, feeding machines, performing quality checks, and stacking product to be shipped.

Skills

Forklift experience

Manufacturing environment

Reading & following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Smurfit WestRock is hiring for production positions at the Lexington, KY facility. Jobs involve operating, assisting, or driving a forklift to safely produce quality products and meet customer needs. You’ll help set up machines, feed and monitor operations, perform quality checks, and stack goods for shipping.

The team values safety, accuracy, and teamwork. 1st shift is Monday–Friday, 7 am–3 pm, with flexibility for 2nd shift and possible overtime 10-hour days.