Mill Trainee
Smurfit Westrock · West Point, VA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$23.34–$26/hrFull-time
Description
The Opportunity We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Mill Trainees at our West Point, VA Paper Mill. This entry-level production role offers a pathway to a long-term career in manufacturing, with opportunities for advancement based on ability and seniority.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of two (2) years of work experience.
- Strong commitment to safety and quality.
- Willingness to work rotating 8-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, bending, climbing, kneeling, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills and basic computer proficiency.
- Desire to learn, grow, and progress into advanced mill positions.
- Reliable, dependable, and a strong team player with a positive attitude.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of two (2) years of work experience.
- Strong commitment to safety and quality.
- Willingness to work rotating 8-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, bending, climbing, kneeling, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills and basic computer proficiency.
- Desire to learn, grow, and progress into advanced mill positions.
- Reliable, dependable, and a strong team player with a positive attitude.
Benefits
- Competitive starting hourly wage with progressive increases ($23.34 - $26.00), typically in 6-8 weeks.
- Excellent benefits package available after one month of employment.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- A corporate culture rooted in Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence.
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are foundational to our daily work.