Summer Help Production - 1st Shift

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Smurfit Westrock Springfield! We are the world's biggest paper and packaging company and a best-in-class employer. Our people are our most important asset, and we are looking to expand our production team. Training starts at $21.53. Our Operators make $27 plus shift differential. Our production team is Union and we make the highest quality products in the corrugated industry! 1st

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7am-3pm We work 8 to 10 - hour shifts, 5 days and every other Saturday. You may be asked to work overtime in addition to the OT hours already built into your schedule. OT over 40 hours is paid at time and ½. We are a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing facility. If you are a team player and enjoy meeting and exceeding goals every shift, consider talking to us. How you will impact Smurfit WestRock Our customers count on us to get their boxes right and delivered on time. Our Production Team member will safely perform a wide range of tasks, conducting quality checks, material set-up, machine set up and maintain a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery and high powered equipment. Benefits and Compensation Great starting wage Opportunities to progress Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off and other benefits including union pension, 401k with company match, Life Insurance, and more the first day of the next month after you complete 60 days. A career with a global packaging company where S ustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of our daily work What you need to succeed: Experience with high-speed, high-volume work. Manufacturing experience or similar experience is preferred Willingness and ability to operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific direction, operate powered equipment, and other duties as assigned Ability to push, pull, bend, squat, lift, reach and kneel for up to 12 hours a day and push or pull up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis. You must be able to stand for up to 12 hour shifts. Our plant gets very hot in the summer. We take safety seriously. Ability to work daily overtime, weekend work and various shifts depending on your position. We cannot guarantee shift availability Ability to read a tape measure and have basic math and computer skills Reliable transportation We count on our team and your co-workers count on you. Great attendance is important to your success and ours! A desire to make Smurfit Westrock your career. We offer advancement and transfer opportunities, tuition reimbursement after 6 months to help you reach your goals! The salary for this position is $21.53 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. 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 [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 5/14/26