Production Team Member
Company: WestRock
Location: Sheldon
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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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