Production Team Member

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.

Job Title : Production Team Member Location: 320 Parker Street, Springfield, MA 01129 Pay: Starts at $22.07 an hour Weekly Pay Every other Saturday. Additional overtime as needed, could be daily and/or weekend overtime. Union Plant Build your Future with Smurfit Westrock Springfield as a Packaging Converting Machine Operator! $22.07 to learn, plus shift differential if you are on our 2 nd shift. Learn our best-in-class safety & quality culture from the ground up and advance with a company that values your skills & contributions! Our best operators make $30.00 with shift diff!  Our customers count on us to get their boxes right and delivered on time. Our Production Team members will safely perform a wide range of tasks, conducting quality checks, material set-up, machine set up and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, attendance, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex high powered machinery. Shifts Availability: Most openings are on our second shift Benefits and Compensation Pay rate starting $22.07/hr. plus shift differential Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) the first day of the first month after 30 days of service 401k with company match, pension, life Insurance and other benefits after 60 days A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work  How you will impact WestRock We will train you to operate our converting machines to produce corrugated packaging. The world boxes! You will learn to perform routine maintenance on the machine & adjust the machine settings to achieve the desired dimensions and quality of the corrugated products Inspect the corrugated products for defects and take corrective actions as needed Communicate with team members and supervisors to ensure production goals are met safely with quality products Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment Keep your work area clean and organized Assist with other tasks as needed, such as loading and unloading materials or operating other machinery & mentoring new team members   What you need to succeed: A safety mindset Experience with high-speed, high-volume work Hablamos Español! Basic English is helpful Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and work in a fast-paced environment. Our facility is not climate controlled. You may work up to 12-hour shifts if OT is necessary. Attention to detail, able to read a tape measure & ability to identify product defects Desire to work in a team environment Willingness to work required OT including Saturdays Benefits and Compensation Great starting wage Opportunities to progress Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off and other benefits including union pension, 401k with company match, Life Insurance, and more the first day of the next month after you complete 60 days. A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of our daily work What you need to succeed: Experience with high-speed, high-volume work. Manufacturing experience or similar experience is preferred Willingness and ability to operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific direction, operate powered equipment, and other duties as assigned Ability to push, pull, bend, squat, lift, reach and kneel for up to 12