Production Team Member - Marion, NC

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 integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Hiring Immediately - Full Time  Positions available on 2nd and 3rd shift  2nd Shift: $3.00/hr shift differential  3rd Shift: $2.00/hr shift differential  Production Team Member - Marion, NC Roles could include the following:  Entry Sheeter Operator, Press Assistant, Feeder Catcher, Folder Gluer Operator Trainee and Entry Cutting Operator   Starting payrate: $17/hr, pay can go up based on experience and the position you are hired for  2nd Shift: 3PM-11PM 3rd Shift: 11PM-7AM 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 Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes 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: Verifies case label information to the carton and Electronic Job Jacket. Verifies case count with case label the beginning of production run. Responsible for pulling samples for quality audit inspection. Responsible for pulling samples from each case for inspection of proper folding and gluing. Identifies last case of order with blue tape. Identifies last partial case with case label. Identifies non-conformity cartons with a “flag” on each case identifying the non-conformity. When source tag application is used, responsible for pulling three (3) consecutive cartons from each row and using the tag verifier to insure tags are activated by passing over the appropriate tag verifier. Assists in performing line clearance upon completion of each order. Responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping of each gluer as well as the department. Responsible for flat packing process. Sorts cartons in Work-in-Process (WIP) and rework for quality defects. Feeding gluer as needed. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures, and instructions. Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties. This position will help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines, and immediately report any food safety concerns to management. Willing to work flexible hours as necessary.   What you need to succeed:  1-year work related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Must complete cGMP training and Departmental QOP training. Must pass color blindness test, good vision a must. Must pass Company pre-employment testing. Good problem-solving skills. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Good communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurements. Quality driven – establishes high standards, is able to maintain high standards, does work right the first time, and inspects work for flaws, corrects own errors, regularly produces accurate work.  Able to identify all manufacturing defects related to the production of printed/unprinted folding cartons. Production-minded – Produces an appropriate quantity of work, does not get bogged down, able to multi-task.  Must be able to perform these tasks in a fast-paced environment for long hours. Basic computer skills. Standing for long periods of time. #SmurfitWestrockJobs Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Created: 2026-02-05