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.
Career Opportunity
The Smurfit Westrock Missisquoi Mill in Sheldon Springs Vermont, a manufacturer of 100% recycled boxboard, is currently accepting applications for regular full-time entry-level production work. Candidates must be able to work a variety of jobs and rotating shifts. We have a 12-hour shift schedule that allows for more days off and a seven day off stretch built into the four week shift cycle.
Entry-level starting pay is $26.20/hour.
Schedule: 4-week rotation (Hour Shifts 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am)
How You Will Impact Westrock
- Be able to work safely at all times.
- Job duties require manual labor activities, frequent bending, lifting, walking, and housekeeping.
- Daily tasks include operation of industrial trucks for roll handling and raw materials.
- Use of manufacturing system and compliance of safety and quality systems throughout the plant is required.
- Know and follow all safety, plant, and quality policies/procedures.
- Operates various computer programs in the production process.
- Follow established housekeeping standards.
- Inspect finished materials and adhere to quality standards.
- Operate multiple types of converting and packaging machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
- Use various hand tools to manipulate materials (sledgehammer, tape measure, knife, wrench, screwdriver, etc.)
- This is an entry level position within a line of progression.
What You Need To Succeed
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work safely.
- Ability to work rotating 12 hours shift work on a southern swing rotation.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Possess a solid history of employment. Two years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Labor activities
- Frequent bending
- Lifting up to 45-50Ibs.
- Standing on your feet for 8 hours or more a day
New hires will begin training for a variety of entry-level positions with a wide variety of tasks. Upon satisfactory completion of training - typically two to four weeks, the rate of pay for these entry-level positions ranges from $26.40/hour to $30.40/hour.
Smurfit Westrock offers an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off, enhanced 401(k) plan with employer match, a wellness program and others. Benefits start on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
The starting rate is $26.20 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, vacation program, and 11 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 2/28/26.
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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.
