WestRock

Production Team Member

Conover, NC • Posted Yesterday
Onsite Full Time General
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.

Hiring Immediately - Full Time 


Staring payrate: $18/hr and can go up based on experience 

$3.00/hr Shift differential for Night Shift 



Production Team Member - Conover, NC

Roles could include the following: 

Finishing Utility, Cutting Utility, Flatpack Utility, Tooling Utility, Sheeting Utility, Material Handler or Printing Material Handler.


Dayshift: 7AM-7PM

Nightshift: 7PM-7AM 

4 days on 4 days off


What We Offer: 

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
  • 401K with company match
  • 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays 
  • Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
  • Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
  • 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.

Summary: 

Responsible for assisting operators with daily operations of equipment, driving production, quality, etc.   Maintain housekeeping and 5S to standards set by management. Follow all Smurfit Westrock Core Values and Behaviors. Additional job duties as assigned by department manager.

 

Safety:

Required – PPE must be worn while on your job.  At a minimum safety glass, steel toe shoes and hearing protection.  Gloves are always required on the production floor and warehouses.  Please see Appendix A and Appendix B (Conover Specific) attached to the Smurfit Westrock Glove Policy (CompliantPro). Bump cap per company policy

Required – All safety policies and guidelines must be followed.

Required – Comply with safety participation program

Required – “Let’s talk safety” We use this phrase as a safety intervention and our employees want you to look out after your fellow employees so that they do not get hurt on the job.

Required – S.T.E.P. (Stop, Think, Evaluate and Plan)

Required – Safety Absolutes

 

Training:

Training requirements for this position are maintained in the Training Module of Compliant Pro.

Compliance with all workplace rules, policies and procedures, i.e. SQF, safety, etc. 


Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, hair nets, beard nets, composite/steel toe shoes, ear plugs, bump caps and gloves per glove policy. 

  • Ability to use Plant Floor Data Collection system.  
  • Testing and Measuring Ability (General Math): 
    • Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and ruler.) 
    • Learn to operate testing devices (i.e. Chatillon, E J Caddy, Mettler PM 480, Fluke IR Thermometer. 
    • Lift truck (fork-lift) certification (if needed) and pallet jack operation. 
    • General mechanical aptitude. 
    • Pass Farnsworth Munsel-100 Hue Test.
  • Written/Verbal Communications Skills: Must follow detailed instructions for training and quality. 
  • Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. 
  • Knowledge of Cartons: Perform quality checks on cartons being processed. 


Essential/Marginal Functions and Physical Requirements:

Essential: Lift cartons onto belt. Pack cartons into corrugated boxes. 

Marginal: May be required to work in flat pack/sorting as needed.


Expectations/Guidelines:

  • Check job specifications to materials in use.
  • Place cartons on belt maintaining proper stack height, carton direction, and ensure stack is straight
  • Change pallets and/or loads
  • Determine packing specifications
  • Pack cartons using automatic packer or hand packs cartons
  • Perform quality audits during production and pack finished cartons into corrugated cases
  • If you operate Cello, stop the machine before the film rolls run out and perform film changeover, add glue to glue pots or adjust the film as needed
  • If operating straight line, ability to start the machine after a jam and put belts on.
  • Assure completion of job(s) and/or form(s)
  • Assist operator in driving production, Safety 5S, and quality
  • Read and understand schedule
  • Perform PM as directed by operator
  • Maintenance related functions
  • Perform detection system test.


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

Additional Information

City
Conover
State
NC
Zip
28613
Country
United States
Job Type
Full Time
Posted At
2026-06-06
Job Reference
24921_29362
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<div class="article__content__view"> <div class="article__content__view__field t--j"> <div class="article__content__view__field__value"> 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. </div> </div> <div class="article__content__view__field t--j"> <div class="article__content__view__field__value"> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><em>Hiring Immediately - Full Time </em></strong></span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-pasted="true"><strong><em>Staring payrate: $18/hr and can go up based on experience </em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><em>$3.00/hr Shift differential for Night Shift</em> </strong></span></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Production Team Member - Conover, NC</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Roles could include the following: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Finishing Utility, Cutting Utility, Flatpack Utility, Tooling Utility, Sheeting Utility, Material Handler or Printing Material Handler.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Dayshift: 7AM-7PM</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Nightshift: 7PM-7AM </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>4 days on 4 days off</strong></span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><u>What We Offer: </u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">401K with company match</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">80 hours of Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays </li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><u>Summary: </u></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Responsible for assisting operators with daily operations of equipment, driving production, quality, etc.   Maintain housekeeping and 5S to standards set by management. Follow all Smurfit Westrock Core Values and Behaviors. Additional job duties as assigned by department manager.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><u>Safety:</u></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Required – PPE must be worn while on your job.  At a minimum safety glass, steel toe shoes and hearing protection.  Gloves are always required on the production floor and warehouses.  Please see Appendix A and Appendix B (Conover Specific) attached to the Smurfit Westrock Glove Policy (CompliantPro). Bump cap per company policy</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Required – All safety policies and guidelines must be followed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Required – Comply with safety participation program</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Required – “Let’s talk safety” We use this phrase as a safety intervention and our employees want you to look out after your fellow employees so that they do not get hurt on the job.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Required – S.T.E.P. (Stop, Think, Evaluate and Plan)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Required – Safety Absolutes</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><u>Training:</u></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Training requirements for this position are maintained in the Training Module of Compliant Pro.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Compliance with all workplace rules, policies and procedures, i.e. SQF, safety, etc. </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><u>Protective Equipment Required:</u></strong> Safety glasses, hair nets, beard nets, composite/steel toe shoes, ear plugs, bump caps and gloves per glove policy. </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to use Plant Floor Data Collection system.  </span></li> <li> <span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Testing and Measuring Ability (General Math): </span><ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and ruler.) </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn to operate testing devices (i.e. Chatillon, E J Caddy, Mettler PM 480, Fluke IR Thermometer. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lift truck (fork-lift) certification (if needed) and pallet jack operation. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">General mechanical aptitude. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pass Farnsworth Munsel-100 Hue Test.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Written/Verbal Communications Skills: Must follow detailed instructions for training and quality. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Knowledge of Cartons: Perform quality checks on cartons being processed. </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><u>Essential/Marginal Functions and Physical Requirements:</u></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Essential: Lift cartons onto belt. Pack cartons into corrugated boxes. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Marginal: May be required to work in flat pack/sorting as needed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u><strong><br></strong></u></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><u>Expectations/Guidelines:</u></strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Check job specifications to materials in use.</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Place cartons on belt maintaining proper stack height, carton direction, and ensure stack is straight</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Change pallets and/or loads</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Determine packing specifications</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pack cartons using automatic packer or hand packs cartons</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Perform quality audits during production and pack finished cartons into corrugated cases</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you operate Cello, stop the machine before the film rolls run out and perform film changeover, add glue to glue pots or adjust the film as needed</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If operating straight line, ability to start the machine after a jam and put belts on.</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assure completion of job(s) and/or form(s)</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assist operator in driving production, Safety 5S, and quality</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Read and understand schedule</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Perform PM as directed by operator</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maintenance related functions</li> <li style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Perform detection system test.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>#SmurfitWestrockJobs</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p> </div> </div> <div class="article__content__view__field "> <div class="article__content__view__field__value"> Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. </div> </div> </div>
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