Utility Operator - Extrusion Plant

Smurfit Westrock; Silsbee (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Silsbee, TX is hiring entry-level Utility hourly labor positions at the extrusion plant. Starting pay is $20.63 per hour.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may involve 12-hour rotating days and nights with a 3-4 day work week. Responsibilities include performing assigned duties safely, being able to work overtime, weekends and holidays, and providing vacancy relief as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year industrial experience or an Associate Degree in an industrial occupation.
• Reliable and dependable, able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Decision making and troubleshooting abilities, good communication and computer skills.
• Must be safety minded, highly motivated, conscientious, and a good team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned job duties in a safe and efficient manner within the extruder plant.
• Works anywhere in the plant as assigned and provides vacancy relief as needed.
• Follows safety policies, wears PPE, and participates in Mill safety programs.

Skills

Decision making

Troubleshooting

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in an industrial occupation

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.

We are seeking entry level Utility hourly labor positions for our Extrusion Plant in Silsbee, TX.

Starting Pay Rate: $20.63/HR

Shift: 12-hour rotating shift - days & nights with a 3-4-day work week

Job Summary

Performs assigned job duties in a safe and efficient manner within the extruder plant. Works anywhere in the plant as assigned. Required to work any hours as needed, including overtime, weekends, and holidays. Provides vacancy relief as needed.

Essential Functions

Heavy manufacturing facility which could involve standing, walking, working overhead, grasping, pulling, pushing, kneeling, shoveling, climbing stairs and ladders, bending and lifting throughout the shift. Requires safely operating and working around large moving vehicles and equipment. Must understand all mill safety policies and procedures, work in a safe and efficient manner at all times and wear required PPE, actively participate in the Mill's safety programs/processes, and be personally accountable for your own safety as well as your coworker's.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year industrial experience or an Associate Degree in an industrial occupation.
• Reliable and dependable, and available to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Decision making and troubleshooting abilities, good communication and computer skills.
• Must be safety minded, highly motivated, conscientious, and a good team player with a positive attitude.

Preferred Requirements

• Two (2) year industrial experience or an Associate Degree in an industrial occupation.

Smurfit WestRock provides a highly competitive wage and benefits package.

Smurfit WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

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.