Floater
FLOATER
Starting Pay: $22.04
Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (WILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO TRAIN ON 1ST SHIFT FOR 1ST 3 WEEKS)
Level: Entry-level; experience preferred but not necessary, no degree
Requirement
Work Environment: Onsite, non-climate-controlled
The opportunity:
The Floater role is the first step in a stable career in packaging manufacturing. As an entry-level
role, our 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.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
Primary job duties will include but are not limited to:
u2022 Follow all safety rules and procedures and actively participate in the plantu2019s safety culture
u2022 Learn the manufacturing process from Machine Operators and Technical Trainers
u2022 Assist Machine Operators in production process
u2022 Alert Operator to quality issues
u2022 Maintain housekeeping and organization in the workspace
u2022 Perform various other duties as needed
What you need to succeed:
u2022 A learning mindset
u2022 Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English
u2022 Ability to read materials to understand and apply content, such as instruction manuals, procedure
manuals or assembly manuals.
u2022 Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math
u2022 Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as required (We
will provide any necessary PPE.)
u2022 Ability to stand and walk continuously with occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting, bending,
climbing, and grasping.
u2022 Heavy Lifting
u2022 Ability to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment (hot or cold)
What we offer:
u2022 Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
u2022 Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
u2022 An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
u2022 A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are
business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
u2022 Benefits include:
o Medical w/ HSA
o Dental
o Vision
o Mental Health
o 401(k) with 5% company match
o Paid vacation time & holidays
o Life Insurance & AD&D
o Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
o Tuition Reimbursement
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.