WestRock

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.

Build your Future with Smurfit Westrock Wakefield, MA! $21.60 including shift differential to start on our 3rd shift for a pay rate of $22.16. Learn our best-in-class safety & quality culture from the ground up and advance with a company that values your skills & contributions!

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.

Shift:

• 2nd Shift 3PM- 11PM
• 3rd shift 11 PM – 7 AM.
• M-F with possible OT

Benefits and Compensation

• Pay rate starting $21.60 including shift differential to start on our 3rd shift for a pay rate of $22.16
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), Paid time off, 401k with company match, life Insurance, and more after 90 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 corrugator & converting machines to produce corrugated packaging
• 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
• 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 & ability to identify product defects
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Willingness to work required OT including Saturdays

The salary range for this position is $21.60-$25.91 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 5 days of paid vacation, and 12 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 12/2/2025

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