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WestRock Company

Floater

WestRock Company, Covington, Georgia, United States, 30209

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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.

Opportunity The Floater role is the first step in a stable career in packaging manufacturing. As an entry‑level role, Manufacturing Associates are expected to learn the process of making boxes, including safety procedures, identifying quality issues, manufacturing housekeeping, and how to operate industrial machinery.

Position Details Starting Pay: $21.35 Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM Level: Entry-level; experience preferred but not necessary, no degree requirement Work Environment: Onsite, non‑climate‑controlled

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules and procedures and actively participate in the plant’s safety culture

Learn the manufacturing process from Machine Operators and Technical Trainers

Assist Machine Operators in the production process

Alert Operator to quality issues

Maintain housekeeping and organization in the workspace

Perform various other duties as needed

Qualifications

A learning mindset

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English

Ability to read materials such as instruction, procedure, or assembly manuals

Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math

Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as required (PPE will be provided)

Ability to stand and walk continuously with occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting, bending, climbing, and grasping

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment (hot or cold)

What We Offer

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

Competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential

A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work

Benefits including Medical with HSA, Dental, Vision, Mental Health, 401(k) with 5% company match, Paid vacation time & holidays, Life Insurance & AD&D, Short‑ & Long‑term Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.

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