Production Team Member - Lancaster, OH (P)

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.

Location: 1290 Campground Road, Lancaster, OH 43130

Starting Pay: $19/hour - during probationary period.

1st pay increase after 90 day probation period.

Shift Diff: $0.35/hr - 2nd Shift, $0.20/hr - 3rd Shift

Union Plant. Must be flexible to work any shift. Once training is completed, the team will let you know which shift you will go to.

The opportunity:

• Primary duties include safely performing a wide range of tasks that include stacking corrugated product, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Ability to operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific direction, operate power hand tools, and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Ability to read a tape measure and have basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work safely and comply with all safety regulations.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Required to work daily overtime and weekend work.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years production/manufacturing experience preferred.
• A strong commitment to working safe.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Hiring Immediately!

If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to apply!

The starting rate is $19.00 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 7 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. 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 3/12/2026.

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.