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Production Team Member

Company: WestRock
Location: Sheldon
Posted on: July 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description 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. Career Opportunity: The Smurfit Westrock Missisquoi Mill in Sheldon Springs Vermont, a manufacturer of 100% recycled boxboard, is currently accepting applications for regular full-time entry-level production work. Candidates must be able to work a variety of jobs and rotating shifts. We have a 12-hour shift schedule that allows for more days off and a seven day off stretch built into the four week shift cycle. Entry-level starting pay is $25.56/hour. Schedule: 4-week rotation (Hour Shifts 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am) How you will impact Westrock: - Be able to work safely at all times. - Job duties require manual labor activities, frequent bending, lifting, walking, and housekeeping. - Daily tasks include operation of industrial trucks for roll handling and raw materials. - Use of manufacturing system and compliance of safety and quality systems throughout the plant is required. - Know and follow all safety, plant, and quality policies/procedures. - Operates various computer programs in the production process. - Follow established housekeeping standards. - Inspect finished materials and adhere to quality standards. - Operate multiple types of converting and packaging machinery in a safe and efficient manner. - Use various hand tools to manipulate materials (sledgehammer, tape measure, knife, wrench, screwdriver, etc.) - This is an entry level position within a line of progression. What you need to succeed: - Possess a high school diploma or GED. - Ability to work safely. - Ability to work rotating 12 hours shift work on a southern swing rotation. - Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. - Possess a solid history of employment. Two years of manufacturing experience is preferred. Physical requirements: - Labor activities - Frequent bending - Lifting up to 45-50Ibs. - Standing on your feet for 8 hours or more a day New hires will begin training for a variety of entry-level positions with a wide variety of tasks. Upon satisfactory completion of training - typically two to four weeks, the rate of pay for these entry-level positions ranges from $25.77/hour to $29.71/hour. Smurfit Westrock offers an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off, enhanced 401(k) plan with employer match, a wellness program and others. Benefits start on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Keywords: WestRock, New England , Production Team Member, Manufacturing , Sheldon, Northeast


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