Description & Requirements 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.

The Opportunity:
 The Packing Operator is responsible for supporting production operations by manually packing, inspecting, and preparing finished products for shipment in a safe, efficient, and quality‑focused manner. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality and meeting customer standards in a new manufacturing state-of-the-art facility.

Shift: 1st shift (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) with overtime and weekends as needed$18/hr

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: 

Manually fold and pack bags according to size, product specifications, and packaging standardsVisually inspect bags at designated quality control points and remove defective products using the Defect Library as a referenceMonitor and verify accurate bag counts during packing operationsIdentify and document the first and last bag numbers and validate container quantitiesStop the machine and escalate issues when defects persist on a production laneProvide coverage for team members during breaks to ensure continuous operationsAssist the driver with removing mobile containers or boxes from the lineSupport reel changes, turning operations, and material adjustments when authorizedComply with all quality, food safety, hygiene, environmental, and workplace safety guidelinesClean and maintain the workstation according to established proceduresAssist with manually inserting caps/necks during machine malfunctions after on‑the‑job trainingPerform immersion tests and sorting activities related to customer returns or in‑process defectsEnsure proper scanning, tracking, and documentation of sorted products in the MES systemParticipate/assist in emptying the giraffes and repacking them, ensuring proper identification of materials (requires authorization)As required by the Machine Operator, you may be required to complete required entries in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to assign machines and lanes

What you need to succeed: 

Ability to focus and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced production environmentWillingness and availability to work shift changes, overtime, and weekends as neededStrong teamwork and communication skillsAbility to follow instructions precisely, including site security, hygiene, food safety, and quality standardsBasic reading, writing, and counting skillsAbility to identify visual defects and understand packaging requirementsComfortable completing product labels and traceability documentationAbility to convey and follow instructionsStrong safety mindset with the ability to consistently apply physical, food safety, and hygiene standardsAbility to multitask across multiple production activitiesAuthorization to perform specific machine‑related and material‑handling tasks, as requiredVeterans are encouraged to apply

What we offer:

Pay rate: $18hrFull‑time employment in a new, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilityWork in a clean, climate‑controlled facilityHands‑on training during equipment installation and start‑upCompetitive pay with overtime opportunitiesComprehensive benefits packageA stable career path with growth opportunities in manufacturingA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.