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WestRock Company Description & Requirements
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. General Information
Job ID
ATR52780
Posting Job Title
Technical Trainer
Locations
NJ Dayton Container
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
27-Jun-2025
Relocation Support
No
Description & Requirements
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.
Shift: 2pm-10pm (with flexibility for off shifts as needed)
Salary: $60,000-$70,000/yr
Job Summary: The Technical Trainer assists with training processes locally. The role reports into the site
General Manager/ Plant Manager and dotted lines into Operations Learning & Development, to ensure
training is completed for Operator/ Craft Job Certification. The role will be a key contact/ trainer for team
members and be responsible for teammate assessments regarding machine skills providing feedback,
machine certification responsibility, and conducting assessments related to line of progression
movements.
Major Job Responsibilities
Completes daily technical training on the floor to assist with the Certification of team members in their
roles.
Partners with OPS L&D leader to support New Hire Orientation/ On Boarding Training, as needed. Assists with tracking, evaluating, and measuring training locally using the companys Dept. Training
Standards & Learning System tools.
Supports site specific technical learning solution creation (SOPs, Guided Workflows, Technical
Learning Aids - to assist with training)
Develops, builds, and maintains relationships with trainees & leaders in their role. Participates in new teammate hiring process assesses candidates skills (general and/ or machine,
involved in interview process to assess industrial experience, and provides perspective on hiring
decisions)
Conducts training on all shifts. Influences others to be safety-minded. Team member will be certified through a Train the Trainer process, support managing day to day
Certification Processes & will be supported by Ops L&D with training tools & general knowledge content.
Additional duties as assigned.
How You Will Impact WestRock
Improve local team performance through increasing skills and time to certification processes. Cost eliminator driving training efficiencies across roles, saving us unnecessary risk, and reducing
the time allotted for training a continuous improvement mindset.
What You Need To Succeed
Critical Skills/ Capabilities:
Growth and Results Oriented: Results oriented person that looks for constant ways to improve. Innovation: Able to support implementation of new processes and new learning technologies to drive
training into the flow of work
Interpersonal Skills: Possess keen awareness and understanding of the importance of strong
interpersonal skills in communicating, achieving OKRs and leading people or teams (self-awareness)
Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for actions and results Influence: Able to partner and build relationships to influence teams to work together, share best
practices and develop and drive effective training for operations teams
Decision Making: Uses strong problem-solving skills and supporting information to arrive at optimal
decisions in an appropriated timeframe; knows when to decide and/ or when to seek additional input, and
drive for consensus.
Communication: Willingness to work on the floor, with all shifts, in a heavy manufacturing world, to
ensure we can document and teach critical work processes
Quality: Actively work to ensure quality is ensured while minimizing waste
Technical Skills
1 3 years experience conducting/ leading training, including On-The-Job training, or similar, in a
manufacturing environment preferred
2 4 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Knowledge of Learning Management Systems preferred. Microsoft Office Experience Preferred Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Forms
Others Qualification
Facilitation/ Presentation Skills Influencing Partnering Problem Solving/ Continuous Improvement Professionalism
What We Offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities An attractive wage, reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business
drivers and foundational elements of our daily work.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
The salary range for this position is $52,875.00 - $88,125.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.
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Technical Trainer
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WestRock Company 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Technical Trainer
role at
WestRock Company Description & Requirements
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. General Information
Job ID
ATR52780
Posting Job Title
Technical Trainer
Locations
NJ Dayton Container
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
27-Jun-2025
Relocation Support
No
Description & Requirements
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.
Shift: 2pm-10pm (with flexibility for off shifts as needed)
Salary: $60,000-$70,000/yr
Job Summary: The Technical Trainer assists with training processes locally. The role reports into the site
General Manager/ Plant Manager and dotted lines into Operations Learning & Development, to ensure
training is completed for Operator/ Craft Job Certification. The role will be a key contact/ trainer for team
members and be responsible for teammate assessments regarding machine skills providing feedback,
machine certification responsibility, and conducting assessments related to line of progression
movements.
Major Job Responsibilities
Completes daily technical training on the floor to assist with the Certification of team members in their
roles.
Partners with OPS L&D leader to support New Hire Orientation/ On Boarding Training, as needed. Assists with tracking, evaluating, and measuring training locally using the companys Dept. Training
Standards & Learning System tools.
Supports site specific technical learning solution creation (SOPs, Guided Workflows, Technical
Learning Aids - to assist with training)
Develops, builds, and maintains relationships with trainees & leaders in their role. Participates in new teammate hiring process assesses candidates skills (general and/ or machine,
involved in interview process to assess industrial experience, and provides perspective on hiring
decisions)
Conducts training on all shifts. Influences others to be safety-minded. Team member will be certified through a Train the Trainer process, support managing day to day
Certification Processes & will be supported by Ops L&D with training tools & general knowledge content.
Additional duties as assigned.
How You Will Impact WestRock
Improve local team performance through increasing skills and time to certification processes. Cost eliminator driving training efficiencies across roles, saving us unnecessary risk, and reducing
the time allotted for training a continuous improvement mindset.
What You Need To Succeed
Critical Skills/ Capabilities:
Growth and Results Oriented: Results oriented person that looks for constant ways to improve. Innovation: Able to support implementation of new processes and new learning technologies to drive
training into the flow of work
Interpersonal Skills: Possess keen awareness and understanding of the importance of strong
interpersonal skills in communicating, achieving OKRs and leading people or teams (self-awareness)
Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for actions and results Influence: Able to partner and build relationships to influence teams to work together, share best
practices and develop and drive effective training for operations teams
Decision Making: Uses strong problem-solving skills and supporting information to arrive at optimal
decisions in an appropriated timeframe; knows when to decide and/ or when to seek additional input, and
drive for consensus.
Communication: Willingness to work on the floor, with all shifts, in a heavy manufacturing world, to
ensure we can document and teach critical work processes
Quality: Actively work to ensure quality is ensured while minimizing waste
Technical Skills
1 3 years experience conducting/ leading training, including On-The-Job training, or similar, in a
manufacturing environment preferred
2 4 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Knowledge of Learning Management Systems preferred. Microsoft Office Experience Preferred Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Forms
Others Qualification
Facilitation/ Presentation Skills Influencing Partnering Problem Solving/ Continuous Improvement Professionalism
What We Offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities An attractive wage, reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business
drivers and foundational elements of our daily work.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
The salary range for this position is $52,875.00 - $88,125.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.
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Warren, NJ $110,000.00-$125,000.00 3 days ago Senior Content Acquisitions Editor (Technical Content & Training)Senior Content Manager
Trenton, NJ $80,000.00-$100,000.00 5 days ago Technical Writer - Data Management & Governance
Skillman, NJ $130,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago Princeton, NJ $117,798.00-$135,000.00 4 weeks ago Princeton, NJ $117,798.00-$135,000.00 3 days ago SAP - Quality Management - QM - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN
Iselin, NJ $101,500.00-$186,000.00 1 week ago Iselin, NJ $80,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago Trainer, Systems and Technical (Print Devices/Software Applications & Curriculum)
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