Join the Smurfit WestRock team in Blue Springs, MO as a Production Worker!
Smurfit WestRock is a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Starting Pay: $20.57/hr, with increases after 60 days
Additional Benefits:
* Shift Differentials (2nd shift $0.35/hr, 3rd shift $0.39/hr) + Weekly Pay!
* Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
* 401(k) with Company Match up to 6%
* 11 Paid Holidays and Vacation within the first year!
* Allowances for RX Safety Glasses and Boots
* Life Insurance and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Paid Lunches and Breaks
Primary Duties of the Production Worker position include safely performing a wide range of tasks supporting the manufacturing of corrugated boxes, 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, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operate complex machinery. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Safely operating a variety of manufacturing equipment, following specific directions, and performing duties as assigned.
* Performing complete make-ready and shutdown.
* Understanding and verification of Quality Inspection Criteria
* Product Identification and Labeling
* Maintaining Waste and Efficiency standards
* Performing inspections on various equipment for proper operation and reporting questionable conditions.
* Performing various housekeeping, cleaning, and organizing functions with minimal supervision to ensure areas are clean and free from debris.
What you need to succeed:
* General mechanical aptitude & trouble shooting skills.
* Be self-starting/self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately and on time.
* Good communication skills including the ability to interact with other levels of management and staff.
* Be safety conscious, follow directions, and work safely around moving machinery.
* Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.
Requirements:
* Successfully pass a Drug Screen, Physical, and background check.
* Provide proof of 18 years of age or older.
* Must be available to work ANY shift and Overtime as needed, up to 12 hours a day, and some Saturdays.
* Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16" measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills.
* Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull up to 50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
* HS diploma or GED required.
* Be safety conscious, follow directions, and work safely around moving machinery.