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.

Location:

170 Lisle Industrial Ave. Lexington, KY 40511

Career Opportunity:

Production positions open which will require operating, assisting or driving fork truck to safely produce a quality product and meet customer needs and expectationsHiring for 1st Shift, M-F, 7 am - 3 pm.  Overtime - could work 10 hour days, instead of 8 hours. Pay starts at $17.44 - $20.71 / hour. Must be flexible to work either 1st or 2nd Shift.These positions support production at the Lexington, KY facility by performing tasks that include setting up machines, feeding machines, performing quality checks, and stacking product to be shipped.

 

What you need to succeed:

High School Diploma or equivalentAbility to stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.Ability to read, write and understand written and verbal instructionsAbility to read tape measure and perform basic math calculationsForklift experience a plusExperience in an industrial/manufacturing environmentMust be willing to work overtime and weekends

 

How you will impact WestRock:

Approach all aspect of work with safety as the highest priorityHave a strong commitment to learning manufacturing processes and operating machinery while possessing a desire to advance with the companyCommitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace and providing suggestions for operation improvement

 

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellenceStarting wage rate of Job rate of $17.44 - $20.71 / hourCompetitive benefits packageA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

 

Hiring Immediately!

If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to apply!

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