Production Worker

WestRock Company • Johnstown, OH • 6h ago

Our Smurfit WestRock- Star Pizza Box plant in Johnstown, OH, is seeking qualified candidates to fill Wrapper Operator in the production department.

Location: 495 E. Coshocton St. Johnstown, OH 43031

Pay: $18 an hour

Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3 pm

Overtime: As needed due to customer demands.

Benefits: Start on Day 1! (Medical/Dental/Vision/401k)

The Opportunity:

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safe, good communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, experience in a manufacturing, and a strong desire to succeed and advance in the company.

How you will Impact Smurfit WestRock:

Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned, either verbally and/or written.

Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.

Lead run changes, plate and ink set ups, and machine operation to produce multiple print runs per shift.

Visually inspect printing plates, inks, and raw material to remove defective before processing

Visually inspect and/or measure for accurate product selection based on current run requirements.

Visually inspect finished product; adjust machine as needed to improve and maintain quality.

Maintain daily production log. Assist and direct Wrapper with Pallet Tags, etc.

Meet minimum piece rates of 8000-12,000 per day or averaging 18-26 (50ct) cases per hour.

Understanding of Quality Inspection Criteria

Execute end of day and weekly machine cleaning while keeping entire work area neat and organized.

Learn machine basic operation and make machine adjustments as needed.

Report further machine problems to service maintenance mechanics, and production lead as needed.

Use Safe Work Practice. Use of required PPE. Use machine guarding, Lockout/tagout program.

Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with other team members in a noisy work environment.

Think and act quickly in fast-paced production environment.

Use Basic mechanical ability to operate tools, set up, and adjust machine.

Use Basic math skills to count production quantities, measure raw materials, and finished product.

What you need to succeed

Must be self-starting/self-motivated and able to work independently.

Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately and on time.

Good communication skills including the ability to interact with other levels of management and staff.

Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.

Must be flexible on shift as overtime is required

Must pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical

HS diploma or GED required.

What we offer

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

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive 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 the daily work.

Hiring Immediately!

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

The starting rate is $18.00 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 10 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. 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. You may apply online at [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 1/8/2026.

References

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http://www.westrock.com/company/careers

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.

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