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Production Team Member

Smurfit Westrock

Bedford Park, ILJob$23.28/hrPosted 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23.28/hr
Location
Bedford Park, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Production Team Member. Smurfit Westrock Bedford Park seeks Production Team Members for 2nd/3rd shift machine operation, offering on‑the‑job skill development, a starting hourly wage, and immediate benefit eligibility. Candidates will work safely, inspect quality, read measurements, and apply job‑related skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Key focus areas include Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, Inspect, identify, and correct quality concerns, and Read a tape measure to 1/16" measurement, perform basic math, and use computer skills.

Successful candidates bring Lift, Push/Pull >50lbs, Navigate Stairs, and Stand For 8+ Hours. Important skills include Work Safely, Comply With Safety Rules, Inspect, Identify Quality Concerns, Correct Quality Concerns, and Read A Tape Measure.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Work SafelyComply With Safety RulesInspectIdentify Quality ConcernsCorrect Quality ConcernsRead a Tape MeasureBasic MathComputer SkillsLearn Job Related SkillsApply Job Related SkillsStrong CommunicationListening SkillsWork in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentComply With All Safety RulesStrong Communication SkillsStrong Listening Skills

Qualifications

Lift, Push/Pull >50lbsNavigate StairsStand for 8 or More HoursWork a Standard 8 Hour Shift Up to Six Days a WeekFlexibility of Working Over-Time During the Week

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW CAREER!

2nd/3rd Shift

Smurfit Westrock Bedford Park is looking for Machine Operator\u2019s for 2nd and/or 3rd shift. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career by gaining on the job skills and experience, while earning a paycheck.

The Opportunity: Production Team Member

Starting Pay: $23.28/hr

The Benefits: BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY BEGINS DAY 1

Quarterly Bonus Pay-Out\u2019s (if eligible)

Tuition Reimbursement

Health / Dental / Vision

401k - 100% Match up to 5%

Paid Vacation after 30 days of Employment

10 Paid Holidays / year

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules.

  • Inspect. Identify, and correct quality concerns.

  • Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16" measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills).

  • Ability to learn and apply job related skills.

What You Need to Succeed:

  • Strong communication and listening skills.

  • Ability to lift, push/pull >50lbs; navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel for 8 or more hours.

  • Ability to work a standard 8 hour shift up to six days a week with the flexibility of working over-time during the week to cover open positions.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The starting rate is $23.28 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, 10 days of paid vacation, 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 [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 8/31/26.

References

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  1. http://www.westrock.com/company/careers

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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.

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