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Smurfit Westrock
Reliability Technician in Knoxville
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A Packaging Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which packages a product or products at a production or manufacturing facility, or a distribution hub.
$38,390 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
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Job Ref:
3161083841Employer:
Network Company Name:
Smurfit Westrock Industry:
Manufacturing and Production Job Type:
Full Time State:
Tennessee City:
Knoxville Zip Code:
37902Post Date:
08/23/2026 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 Reliability Technician -Knoxville, TN Nightshift 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 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.The Opportunity:
Execute job duties in a safe and efficient manner. Compliance with Safety policies and Safety expectations. Each person, regardless of role or position, is responsible for Food Packaging Safety and Quality and GMP. Report any issue or event that poses a risk to employee safety, the environment and facilities, or food packaging safety and quality. Ensure that a safe workplace is always maintained and that the habits and practices of every employee hold safety as the top priority. Create and maintain a strong safety culture. Compliance of all employees and processes with all food safety and quality regulations (SQF, HACCP) as well as ISO regulations. Maintain and/or repair all Plant equipment to keep them working in a safe and efficient manner. Work with production and maintenance team to achieve quality products and maintain production on all equipment. Install new and upgraded equipment as needed. Troubleshoot and repair all equipment to keep production going in a timely manner. Assist with inventory to identify parts and new parts to prevent minimum breakdown or machine downtime. Perform preventive and operational maintenance to ensure a functional and safe environment. Assess upset conditions and react in a safe and appropriate way to correct condition. Keep area in specs within all 5S requirements. Work in a fast-paced environment. Complete tasks in a timely manner. Follow all applicable policies, procedures, and instructions. Participate in continuous improvement activities, corrective actions, plant/corporate safety events, and training. Perform other related duties as assigned. What You Need toSucceed:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to follow instructions. Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic industrial systems, their function, and their repair. Strong troubleshooting skills. Experience with welding and working with hydraulics and pneumatics. Must be multi-task oriented. Have strong communication skills between departments. Ability to work with cross functional teams. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance