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Production Associate

WestRock Company, Lakeland, FL, United States


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.

Machine Helper/ Stacker Assistant
Starting Pay: $17.02

Shift: 6am-4pm

Onsite, non-climate-controlled

The Opportunity
Primary job duties will include but not limited to safely perform a wide range of tasks supporting the manufacturing areas, production, conducting quality checks, material setup, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safe, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery, and have a desire to advance within the company.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility.

Focusing on our customers’ success will allow you opportunities to develop and grow your career in manufacturing

The Manufacturing Helper is normally the third team member assigned to a machine in the Production.

Being able to support operators on different machinery while assisting different areas as needed.

Preps bundles of carton for printing, stacks and feeds cartons onto printer and/or stacks finished cartons in required bundles

Cleans and preps printing plates before and after using on printer

Manually wrap cases of shrink tunnel that is not in operation

Checks quality of boxes and communicates to printer operator if an issue arises

Uses manual pallet jack if required to move boxes into proper placement for printing

Transfers cases from conveyor line onto pallets to be wrapped and staged for shipment to customers

What you need to succeed

A learning mindset

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English

Ability to read materials to understand and apply content, such as instruction manuals, procedure manuals or assembly manuals

Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math

Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as required (We will provide any necessary PPE.)

Ability to stand and walk continuously with occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting, bending, climbing, and grasping

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment (hot or cold)

What we offer

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

Benefits include:

Medical w/ HSA

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance

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.

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