Production Team Member

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 Shift: 1st Shift: 5am/7 am - 3 pm, M-F, or 2nd Shift: 3 pm - 11 pm/1 am. 8 - 10 hour shifts. (Mostly hiring on 2nd Shift) Overtime: 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,conductingquality checks, material set-up, machine setupandmaintaininga clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely,attendance,demonstratedability to work in a fast-paced environment, anda strong desireto learn manufacturing processes and operating complexhigh poweredmachinery. ShiftsAvailability: Most openings are onoursecond shift Benefits and Compensation Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)the first day of the first month after30 daysof service 401k with company match,pension,lifeInsuranceand other benefits after60 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 willimpactWestRock 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 tomaintaina safe work environment Keepyourwork area clean and organized Assistwith other tasks as needed, such as loading and unloading materials oroperatingother machinery& mentoring new team members What you need to succeed: A safety mindset Experience with high-speed, high-volume work Physical ability toliftupto 25 lbs.and work in a fast-paced environment. Our facility is notclimate controlled. You may work up to 12-hour shifts if OT is necessary. Attention to detail, able to read a tape measure&ability toidentifyproduct defects Desireto 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 ofourdaily work What you need to succeed: Experience withhigh-speed, high-volumework.Manufacturing experience or similar experience is preferred Willingness and ability tooperatevarious manufacturing equipment, follow specific direction,operatepowered equipment, and other duties as assigned Ability to push, pull, bend, squat, lift, reach and kneel for up to 12 hours a day and push or pull up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis. You must be able to stand for up to 12 hour shifts. Our plant gets very hot in the summer. We take safety seriously. Our substance abuse policy prohibits the use of recreational marijuana. You must pass a drug screen Ability to work daily overtime, weekendworkand various shifts depending on your position. We cannot guarantee shift availability Ability to read a tape measure and have basic math and computer skills Reliable transportation We count on ourteamand your co-workers count on you. Great attendanceis important to your successand ours! A desire to make Smurfit Westrock your career. We offer advancement and transfer opportunities, tuition reimbursement after 6 months to help you reach your goals! The pay rate for this position is $22.07 per hour. 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, Employees accrue paid vacation/sick time at a rate of 3.34 hours per month. Accrued time becomes eligible for use upon completion of 1,500 hours of work, and 13 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 and the application window is expected to close by 9/30/2026. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smurfit-Westrock