Production Worker, Entry Level

General Information

Job ID
ATR66543

Posting Job Title
Production Worker, Entry Level

Locations
VA Hopewell

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
30-Sep-2026

Relocation Support
No

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.


The Opportunity:

Smurfit Westrock is searching for qualified entry level Production Workers to join our team in Hopewell, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals interested in joining a safety conscious team environment with advancement through ability and seniority. Smurfit Westrock offers an excellent benefits package after one month of employment and competitive starting hourly pay rate with progressive increases.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

Safely perform a wide range of tasks supporting the Hopewell, VA Paper Mill manufacturing process assisting senior operators with a wide range of duties from opening/closing valves, unloading rail cars, utilizing PIT equipment to general department cleanup.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operate machinery.

What You Need to Succeed:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.

2 years of industrial experience required.

Strong focus on safety and quality.

Availability to work overtime and 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to withstand demanding physical labor and tough environmental conditions.

Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, bend, walk, stand, squat, kneel, and climb stairs throughout a shift.

The desire for a career with the opportunity for training and advancement.

What we offer:

Excellent wages starting at $23.92/hr and a strong benefits package.

Corporate culture based on Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence.

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

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

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


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.