Job Description
General Information Job ID ATR49928
Posting Job Title Production Worker, Entry Level
Locations VA Hopewell
Employment Type Full Time
Date Posted 24-Apr-2025
Relocation Support No
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.
Production Worker, Entry Level - Hopewell, VA Career Opportunity: WestRock is searching for qualified entry level Production Workers to join our team in Hopewell, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals interested in joining a safety conscious team environment with advancement through ability and seniority. WestRock offers an excellent benefits package after one month of employment and competitive starting hourly pay rate with progressive increases.
How You Will Impact WestRock: Safely perform a wide range of tasks supporting the Hopewell, VA Paper Mill manufacturing process assisting senior operators with a wide range of duties from opening/closing valves, unloading coal cars to general department cleanup.
The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operate machinery.
What You Need to Succeed: - High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Strong focus on safety and quality.
- Availability to work overtime and 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to withstand demanding physical labor and tough environmental conditions.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, bend, walk, stand, squat, kneel, and climb stairs throughout a shift.
- The desire for a career with the opportunity for training and advancement.
What we offer: - Excellent wages and a strong benefits package.
- Corporate culture based on Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence.
- 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.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. WestRock
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Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift,