Woodridge IL- Production Worker 9.26 (P)

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

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Associate to join a safety‑driven team in Woodridge, IL. You will load, inspect, and package products, and help maintain a clean, safe production area while meeting daily targets.

Role requires teamwork, adherence to safety rules, and strong communication. Eligible for a 12‑hour shift schedule with day/night rotations and potential overtime during busy periods.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to follow safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
• Willingness to work overtime during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products from production feeders.
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Package finished products into sleeves and boxes.
• Assemble boxes and prepare skids for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow safety rules and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team environment

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Overtime readiness

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.

Production Associate

Location: Woodridge IL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Type: Hourly

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Shifts: 12-hour day and night shifts; 8 hours 2nd and 3rd shift available.

Shift Differential: Up to $3 shift differential.

The Opportunity

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. As a Production Associate, you will work as part of a team to assemble, inspect, and package finished products while supporting a safe and efficient production environment. This role plays an important part in delivering quality products to our customers and maintaining smooth plant operations.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Load and unload products from production feeders.
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Package finished products into sleeves and boxes.
• Assemble boxes and prepare skids for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow safety rules, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You Need to Succeed

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Ability to learn and follow safety rules, policies, and operating procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to work overtime as needed; overtime may be required during busy periods
• Ability to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be committed to maintaining a safe work environment, identify hazards, familiarize with safety rules, and/or have the ability to work safely with specific tools or materials.

The starting rate is $16 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change.

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.