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Job Description
General Information Job
ID ATR62759
Posting Job Title Technical Trainer Locations NY Camillus Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 08-Jun-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.
Title:
Technical Trainer Location:
100 Southern Drive, Camillus, NY 13031
Job Summary:
The Technical Trainer assists with training processes locally. The role reports into the site General Manager/ Plant Manager and dotted lines into Operations Learning & Development, to ensure training is completed for Operator/ Craft Job Certification. The role will be a key contact/ trainer for team members, and be responsible for teammate assessments regarding machine skills providing feedback, machine certification responsibility, and conducting assessments related to line of progression movements.
Major Job Responsibilities:
Completes daily technical training on the floor to assist with the Certification of team members in their roles Partners with OPS L&D leader to support New Hire Orientation/ On Boarding Training, as needed Assists with tracking, evaluating, and measuring training locally Standards & Learning System tools Aids - to assist with training) Develops, builds, and maintains relationships with trainees & leaders in their role Participates in new teammate hiring process involved in interview process to assess industrial experience, and provides perspective on hiring decisions) Conducts training on all shifts Influences others to be safety-minded Team member will be certified through a Train the Trainer process, support managing day to day Certification Processes & will be supported by Ops L&D with training tools & general knowledge content Additional duties as assigned How you will impact
WestRock:
Improve local team performance through increasing skills and time to certification processes Cost eliminator driving training efficiencies across roles, saving us unnecessary risk, and reducing the time allotted for training a continuous improvement mindset What you need to succeed:
Critical Skills/ Capabilities:
Growth and Results Oriented:
Results oriented person that looks for constant ways to improve
Innovation:
Able to support implementation of new processes and new learning technologies to drive training into the flow of work
Interpersonal Skills:
Possess keen awareness and understanding of the importance of strong -awareness)
Accountability:
Holds self and others responsible for actions and results
Influence:
Able to partner and build relationships to influence teams to work together, share best practices and develop and drive effective training for operations teams
Decision Making:
Uses strong problem-solving skills and supporting information to arrive at optimal decisions in an appropriated timeframe; knows when to decide and/ or when to seek additional input, and drive for consensus
Communication:
Willingness to work on the floor, with all shifts, in a heavy manufacturing world, to ensure we can document and teach critical work processes
Quality:
Actively work to ensure quality is ensured while minimizing waste
Technical Skills:
1-3 years experience conducting/ leading training, including On-The-Job training, or similar, in a manufacturing environment preferred 2-4 years experience a manufacturing environment preferred Knowledge of Learning Management Systems preferred
Microsoft Office Experience Preferred Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Forms Others Qualification:
Facilitation/ Presentation Skills Influencing Partnering Problem Solving/ Continuous Improvement Professionalism What we offer: Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities An attractive wage, reflecting skills, competencies, and potential A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of our daily work 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. The salary range for this position is $55,875.00 - $93,125.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role 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, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 08-Jul-2026.
