Floater
$22.04 per hourSmurfit Westrock Company
General Information Job ID
ATR63811
Posting Job Title
Machine Operator
Locations
GA Covington
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
03-Aug-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.
FLOATER Starting Pay: $22.04 Shift: 2nd M-F 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM overtime and weekends as needed (WILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO TRAIN ON 1ST SHIFT FOR 1ST 3 WEEKS) Level: Entry-level; experience preferred but not necessary, no degree
Requirement Work Environment : Onsite, non-climate-controlled The opportunity: The Floater role is the first step in a stable career in packaging manufacturing. As an entry-level
role, our Manufacturing Associates are expected to learn the process of making boxes, including
safety procedures, identifying quality issues, manufacturing housekeeping, and how to operate
industrial machinery.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: Primary job duties will include but are not limited to:
• Follow all safety rules and procedures and actively participate in the plant's safety culture
• Learn the manufacturing process from Machine Operators and Technical Trainers
• Assist Machine Operators in production process
• Alert Operator to quality issues
• Maintain housekeeping and organization in the workspace
• Perform various other duties as needed What you need to succeed:
• A learning mindset
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English
• Ability to read materials to understand and apply content, such as instruction manuals, procedure
manuals or assembly manuals.
• Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math
• Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as required (We
will provide any necessary PPE.)
• Ability to stand and walk continuously with occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting, bending,
climbing, and grasping.
• Heavy Lifting
• Ability to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment (hot or cold) What we offer:
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• 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.
• Benefits include: o Medical w/ HSA o Dental o Vision o Mental Health o 401(k) with 5% company match o Paid vacation time & holidays o Life Insurance & AD&D o Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance o Tuition Reimbursement 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.
ATR63811
Posting Job Title
Machine Operator
Locations
GA Covington
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
03-Aug-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.
FLOATER Starting Pay: $22.04 Shift: 2nd M-F 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM overtime and weekends as needed (WILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO TRAIN ON 1ST SHIFT FOR 1ST 3 WEEKS) Level: Entry-level; experience preferred but not necessary, no degree
Requirement Work Environment : Onsite, non-climate-controlled The opportunity: The Floater role is the first step in a stable career in packaging manufacturing. As an entry-level
role, our Manufacturing Associates are expected to learn the process of making boxes, including
safety procedures, identifying quality issues, manufacturing housekeeping, and how to operate
industrial machinery.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: Primary job duties will include but are not limited to:
• Follow all safety rules and procedures and actively participate in the plant's safety culture
• Learn the manufacturing process from Machine Operators and Technical Trainers
• Assist Machine Operators in production process
• Alert Operator to quality issues
• Maintain housekeeping and organization in the workspace
• Perform various other duties as needed What you need to succeed:
• A learning mindset
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English
• Ability to read materials to understand and apply content, such as instruction manuals, procedure
manuals or assembly manuals.
• Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math
• Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as required (We
will provide any necessary PPE.)
• Ability to stand and walk continuously with occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting, bending,
climbing, and grasping.
• Heavy Lifting
• Ability to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment (hot or cold) What we offer:
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• 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.
• Benefits include: o Medical w/ HSA o Dental o Vision o Mental Health o 401(k) with 5% company match o Paid vacation time & holidays o Life Insurance & AD&D o Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance o Tuition Reimbursement 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.
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