As a Machine Operator / Assistant, you’ll play a key role in our full line manufacturing operation. Based on your experience, you may support various positions across the facility while helping drive productivity and meet customer commitments.
- Assist with machine setup, calibration, and operation of manufacturing equipment
- Monitor production quality to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
- Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting using hand tools
- Accurately document production data, downtime, and maintenance using computer systems
- Communicate effectively with teammates and supervisors to resolve issues and meet production goals
- Follow instructions closely and maintain strong attention to detail to support on time delivery
Work week starts 3rd shift Sunday night:
- 3rd shift 11pm – 7am
- 1st shift 7am – 3pm
- 2nd shift 3pm – 11pm
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
- Assist in the production of quality products, timely, and safely
- Demonstrate daily the Smurfit Westrock values of Safety, Loyalty, Integrity, and Respect
- Collaborate with others to learn, understand, and train others in the processes of Smurfit Westrock
- Promote safe work environment by following all safety protocols and processes to ensure you and your fellow team members return home safely each day.
What you need to succeed:
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team setting or individually depending on the assigned position.
- 2-3 years proven and consistent work background
- Ability to work any shift in a 3-shift environment as well as up to 4 hours overtime either before or after scheduled shift up to 12 hours. (both daily and/or weekend)
- Consistent and dependable attendance
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment that is hot and humid in the Summer/Fall.
- Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math used in manufacturing process
- Ability to perform repetitive motions, involving lift, push/pull up to 50 lbs., navigate stairs, stand, walk, and bend throughout the entire shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Prior full line manufacturing experience is preferred
- All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks and pre-employment drug testing.
What we offer:
- Starting wage $21.04 during the probationary period and then increases to position assigned but no less than $22.89.
- Shift differential of .50 cents per hour
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
- Benefits begin FIRST day of employment to include the following options:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company paid life and accidental death insurance
- Paid lunches and breaks
- 12 paid holidays per year
- 10 days vacation (pro-rated depending on start date)
- 401K with a company match of 5% and annually an additional 2.5% company contribution
- Safety shoe reimbursement of $150 annually and Prescription safety glasses $175 annually
- Employee referral program
- Many other benefits both company provided and voluntary
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