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WestRock lists this Production Team Member opportunity in springfield, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Production Team MemberSmurfit 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.Location: 320 Parker Street, Springfield, MA 01129Pay: Starts at $22.07 an hourShifts: 1st Shift: 5am/7 am - 3 pm, M-F, or 2nd Shift: 3 pm - 11 pm/1 am. 8 - 10 hour shifts. (Mostly hiring on 2nd Shift)Overtime: Every other Saturday. Additional overtime as needed, could be daily and/or weekend overtime.Build your future with Smurfit Westrock Springfield as a Packaging Converting Machine Operator! $22.07 to learn, plus shift differential if you are on our 2nd shift. Learn our best-in-class safety & quality culture from the ground up and advance with a company that values your skills & contributions! Our best operators make $30.00 with shift diff!Our customers count on us to get their boxes right and delivered on time. Our Production Team members will safely perform a wide range of tasks, conducting quality checks, material set-up, machine set up and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, attendance, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex high powered machinery.Shifts Availability:Most openings are on our second shiftBenefits and Compensation:Pay rate starting $22.07/hr. plus shift differentialHealth Insurance (medical, dental, vision) the first day of the first month after 30 days of service401k with company match, pension, life Insurance and other benefits after 60 daysA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily workHow you will impact WestRock:We will train you to operate our converting machines to produce corrugated packaging. The world boxes!You will learn to perform routine maintenance on the machine & adjust the machine settings to achieve the desired dimensions and quality of the corrugated productsInspect the corrugated products for defects and take corrective actions as neededCommunicate with team members and supervisors to ensure production goals are met safely with quality productsFollow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environmentKeep your work area clean and organizedAssist with other tasks as needed, such as loading and unloading materials or operating other machinery & mentoring new team membersWhat you need to succeed:A safety mindsetExperience with high-speed, high-volume workHablamos Español! Basic English is helpfulPhysical ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and work in a fast-paced environment. Our facility is not climate controlled. You may work up to 12-hour shifts if OT is necessary.Attention to detail, able to read a tape measure & ability to identify product defectsDesire to work in a team environmentWillingness to work required OT including SaturdaysThe pay rate for this position is $22.07 per hour. 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, Employees accrue paid vacation/sick time at a rate of 3.34 hours per month. Accrued time becomes eligible for use upon completion of 1,500 hours of work, and 13 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 and the application window is expected to close by 9/30/2026.Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. 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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springfield, MA, 01129, US
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