Job Description

Job Description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Career Opportunity:
The Smurfit Westrock Missisquoi Mill in Sheldon Springs Vermont, a manufacturer of 100% recycled boxboard, is currently accepting applications for regular full-time entry-level production work. Candidates must be able to work a variety of jobs and rotating shifts. We have a 12-hour shift schedule that allows for more days off and a seven day off stretch built into the four week shift cycle.

Entry-level starting pay is $25.56/hour.

Schedule: 4-week rotation (Hour Shifts 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am)

How you will impact Westrock:

• Be able to work safely at all times.
• Job duties require manual labor activities, frequent bending, lifting, walking, and housekeeping.
• Daily tasks include operation of industrial trucks for roll handling and raw materials.
• Use of manufacturing system and compliance of safety and quality systems throughout the plant is required.
• Know and follow all safety, plant, and quality policies/procedures.
• Operates various computer programs in the production process.
• Follow established housekeeping standards.
• Inspect finished materials and adhere to quality standards.
• Operate multiple types of converting and packaging machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use various hand tools to manipulate materials (sledgehammer, tape measure, knife, wrench, screwdriver, etc.)
• This is an entry level position within a line of progression.

What you need to succeed:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to work rotating 12 hours shift work on a southern swing rotation.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Possess a solid history of employment. Two years of manufacturing experience is preferred.

Physical requirements:

• Labor activities
• Frequent bending
• Lifting up to 45-50Ibs.
• Standing on your feet for 8 hours or more a day

New hires will begin training for a variety of entry-level positions with a wide variety of tasks. Upon satisfactory completion of training - typically two to four weeks, the rate of pay for these entry-level positions ranges from $25.77/hour to $29.71/hour.

Smurfit Westrock offers an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off, enhanced 401(k) plan with employer match, a wellness program and others. Benefits start on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Rotating shift,

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