WestRock
Build your Future with Smurfit Westrock Richmond! Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Smurfit Westrock Richmond! Smurfit Westrock is the leading paper and packaging company and a best-in-class employer. Our people are our most important asset, and we are looking to expand our production team. Training starts at $21.79. Our Operators make $26.96 plus shift differential. If you are a team player and enjoy meeting and exceeding goals every shift, consider talking to us.
Shifts
We work 12-hour shifts, 4 days on with 3 days off. You may be asked to work overtime in addition to the OT hours already built into your schedule. OT over 40 hours is paid at time and ½. Openings are primarily on our split or swing shift, but you should be available to move to either day or night shift if opportunities open to advance. Your first 60 days of training will take place on days.
You must be able to work any of the shifts below.
Night shift 7PM-7AM
Day Shift 7AM-7PM
Split Shift (2) day & (2) nights
Requires Saturday availability
How you will impact WestRock
Our customers count on us to get their boxes right and delivered on time. Our Production Team member 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, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery and high powered equipment.
Benefits and Compensation
Great starting wage
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off and other benefits including 401k with company match, Life Insurance, and more the first day of the next month after you complete 30 days
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of our daily work.
How you will impact WestRock
We will train you to operate our converting machines to produce corrugated packaging
You will learn to perform routine maintenance on the machine & adjust the machine settings to achieve the desired dimensions and quality of the corrugated products
Inspect the corrugated products for defects and take corrective actions as needed
Communicate with team members and supervisors to ensure production goals are met safely with quality products
Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment
Keep your work area clean and organized
Assist with other tasks as needed, such as loading and unloading materials or operating other machinery & mentoring new team members
What you need to succeed:
A safety mindset
Experience with high-speed, high-volume work
Ability to reach and understand basic English
Physical 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 defects
Desire to work in a team environment
Willingness to work required OT including Saturdays
Richmond Container is a union shop. Virginia is a right to work state; you are not required to join the union however you must respect the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
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.
Shifts
We work 12-hour shifts, 4 days on with 3 days off. You may be asked to work overtime in addition to the OT hours already built into your schedule. OT over 40 hours is paid at time and ½. Openings are primarily on our split or swing shift, but you should be available to move to either day or night shift if opportunities open to advance. Your first 60 days of training will take place on days.
You must be able to work any of the shifts below.
Night shift 7PM-7AM
Day Shift 7AM-7PM
Split Shift (2) day & (2) nights
Requires Saturday availability
How you will impact WestRock
Our customers count on us to get their boxes right and delivered on time. Our Production Team member 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, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery and high powered equipment.
Benefits and Compensation
Great starting wage
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off and other benefits including 401k with company match, Life Insurance, and more the first day of the next month after you complete 30 days
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of our daily work.
How you will impact WestRock
We will train you to operate our converting machines to produce corrugated packaging
You will learn to perform routine maintenance on the machine & adjust the machine settings to achieve the desired dimensions and quality of the corrugated products
Inspect the corrugated products for defects and take corrective actions as needed
Communicate with team members and supervisors to ensure production goals are met safely with quality products
Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment
Keep your work area clean and organized
Assist with other tasks as needed, such as loading and unloading materials or operating other machinery & mentoring new team members
What you need to succeed:
A safety mindset
Experience with high-speed, high-volume work
Ability to reach and understand basic English
Physical 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 defects
Desire to work in a team environment
Willingness to work required OT including Saturdays
Richmond Container is a union shop. Virginia is a right to work state; you are not required to join the union however you must respect the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
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.