Production Associate
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Job overview
Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Production Associate. Smurfit Westrock is seeking Assistant Machine Operators/General Laborers for 2nd and 3rd shifts in Brownstown, MI. This role involves safely performing tasks such as stacking products, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a desire to learn manufacturing processes and advance within the company.
Key focus areas include Safely perform a wide range of tasks including stacking product, Conduct quality checks, and Perform material set-up.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma. Important skills include Working Safely, Operate Manufacturing Equipment, Follow Specific Direction, Operate Power Hand Tools, Maintain Clean Work Environment, and Read A Tape Measure. Preferred (not required): Work In A Fast-Paced Environment, Learn Manufacturing Processes, Operating Complex Machinery, and Advance Within Company.
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Full job description
The opportunity:
We are currently seeking 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift Assistant Machine Operators/ General Laborer for our Brownstown, MI location. Starting Pay: $22.13/hr. (up to $27.58 after training) + Wellness Benefits, 1st of the Month following date of hire. Primary duties include safely performing a wide range of tasks that include stacking product, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized work space. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safe, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery and have a desire to advance within the company.
How you will impact WestRock:
Contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results. Utilize problem solving skills, to maintain seamless production.
Provide quality products to ensure an exceptional customer service experience.
What you need to succeed:
Manufacturing experience (preferred) however not required - full training provided.
Ability to operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific direction, operate power hand tools, and other duties as assigned.
Maintain a clean work environment. Ability to read a tape measure, basic math, and computer skills. Ability to work safely and comply with all safety regulations. Ability to lift, push or pull 50 lbs., navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
Required to work daily overtime, weekend work and various shifts depending on position. High school diploma or equivalent
Military training and or Technical School preferred
What we offer:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
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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.
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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