Production Associate

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. Hiring Immediately - Full Time Production Associate - Lanett, AL Must be able to work both day or night shift (7AM-7PM OR PM-7AM)  We cannot guarantee which shift you will be place on  Payrate: $20.60/hr + $1.00/hr shift differential for nightshift What We Offer:  Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately 401K with company match 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays  Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. The Opportunity: Remove packed cases from conveyor and place them on pallets   Apply labels to pallets     Alert operator to carton defects when found       Follow all safety rules and procedures and actively participate in the plant safety process  Meet the highest level of equipment production uptime Accurately input production data into the system Actively participate in the preventative maintenance program Work with and /or cross train as a Feeder Inspector Packer in Finishing Maintain housekeeping and organization at the Stackoff area     What You Need to Succeed: GED/High School diploma required Ability to read materials to understand and apply content, such as instruction manuals, procedure manuals or assembly manuals Ability to write in order to accomplish such tasks as completing forms or communicating simple instructions Ability to perform basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplications, and division Ability to carry out tasks which require a sequence of steps usually performed in a particular order – the problems are routine and easy to recognize Ability to make decisions that are short-range and usually affect only a small group or work team Ability to complete tasks as assigned by others with occasional directions Ability to communicate to explain or interpret well-defined business issues or procedures, following established patterns Working conditions/PPE Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as required Continuous standing and walking Occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting and bending Frequent heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing and grasping Continuous use of vision to distinguish depth perception  Ability to work any shift (night or day) Ability to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment (hot or cold) #SmurfitWestrockJobs Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.