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.
The opportunity: Roll Clamp Operators play a critical role in our production process. They are responsible for unloading paper rolls from trucks and railcars, stacking roll stock, maintaining an organized workspace, and loading rolls into industrial machines. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. The job is fast-paced, requires attention to detail, and a relentless focus on safety.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: Primary job duties will include but are not limited to:
- Follow all safety rules and procedures and actively participate in the plant's safety culture
- Load/unload production machines, trailers, and railcars while meeting safety, quality, environmental, and production expectations
- Perform safety inspections for trailers, docks, and dock plates
- Utilize proper PPE for equipment safety checks and changing propane tanks
- Alert supervisors to product quality issues
- Maintain housekeeping and organization in the workspace
- Perform various other duties as needed
What you need to succeed: - Minimum 2 years of experience operating a power industrial machine (PIT) - prior experience at a paper mill or corrugated facility strongly preferred
- Knowledge of scanning systems
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English
- Ability to read materials to understand and apply content, such as instruction manuals and procedure manuals.
- Understanding of how to read shipping tags and shipping manifests
- Able to perform basic math
- Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as required (We will provide any necessary PPE.)
- Ability sit/drive continuously with occasional walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, bending, climbing, and grasping.
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
- Ability to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment (hot or cold)
- Must be willing to work any available shift
- Experience with inventory software preferred
What We Offer: - Pay rate $25.70 /hr; 90-day probationary period
- Shift Differential for 3rd shift $0.50/hr
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Day 1
- 80 Hours of Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401k with company match
- Annual Reimbursement for safety shoes of up to $125
- Life Insurance
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
The salary for this position is $25.70 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 11 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 and the application window is expected to close by 1/19/26. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
