WestRock

2 job(s) at WestRock

WestRock West Point, Virginia
02/06/2026
Full time
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. Smurfit Westrock's West Point Mill is looking to find committed, hardworking individuals to fill current openings as Electrical Maintenance Techs at our Papermill in West Point, VA. We offer a competitive wage ranging from $33.04 to $44.30 and a full benefits package. We are looking for candidates with experience and a thorough knowledge of a diverse range of Electrical, Power Distribution, motor control, troubleshooting, and repair. Some of the equipment is as follows. Programmable logic controllers. Variable speed drives. Various industrial communication protocols. Motor control circuits. Electrical power distribution equipment such as feeder breakers, switches, transformers, and associated relays. AC induction motors, DC motors, AC synchronous motors and controls. The responsibilities of the Electrical Journeyman will include but not limited to the following: Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation plant maintenance to include preventative maintenance tasks and troubleshooting plant equipment. The ability to read and understand electrical schematics, loop sheets, process and instrumentation diagrams, and equipment manuals. The ability to understand and troubleshoot various forms of control logic, such as ladder logic, and function block diagrams. The ability to use and understand various types of test equipment such as calibration equipment, digital multi-meters, megohmmeters, etc. Must possess a working knowledge of electrical safety precautions and procedures for example, LOTO, NFPA-70E. Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and control equipment throughout the mill. Use of data historian software. The Ability to work rotating shifts (southern swing) Perform duties as part of the Incident Response Team and participate as a fire brigade member. What you need to succeed: Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Honeywell and Valmet DCS, Allen Bradely Powerflex Drives, and/or GE DC Drives preferred. Pass written testing requirements. Available to work overtime as required. Must possess a strong desire and willingness to learn the equipment. Decision making and troubleshooting abilities Good communication and computer skills. Must be highly motivated, conscientious, and a good team player with a positive attitude. Must be able to work safely. Minimum qualifications to be considered for this job: High School or GED plus Virginia Career Readiness Certificate, and at least one of the below credentials 2 Year technical Degree or associate's degree 5+ years industrial electrical experience Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician Appropriate Military Technical Training Certificate of Apprenticeship Compensation & Career Growth We offer a clear, structured path for career advancement with competitive pay: •Class 1 Helper: $33.05/hour. Promotion to Class C possible within 9-13 months based on performance. •Class C: $35.11/hour. Eligible for Class B after 6 months. •Class B: $37.10/hour. Promotion to Class A after 12 months. •Class A: $39.71/hour. Final step to Class AAA ($42.80/hour) based on tenure and qualifications. Total Progression Time: 2.25-2.5 years (27-31 months) from Class 1 Helper to Class A. Grow your career and earnings with us! Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
WestRock Plymouth, Indiana
02/01/2026
Full time
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. Location: Plymouth, IN ( 1000 Pidco Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563) The Technical Trainer assists with training processes locally. The role reports into the site General Manager/ Plant Manager and dotted lines into Operations Learning & Development, to ensure training is completed for Operator/ Craft Job Certification. The role will be a key contact/ trainer for team members and be responsible for teammate assessments regarding machine skills - providing feedback, machine certification responsibility, and conducting assessments related to line of progression movements. Major Job Responsibilities: Completes daily technical training on the floor to assist with the Certification of team members in their roles. Partners with OPS L&D leader to support New Hire Orientation/ On Boarding Training, as needed. Assists with tracking, evaluating, and measuring training locally using the company's Dept. Training Standards & Learning System tools. Supports site specific technical learning solution creation (SOP's, Guided Workflows, Technical Learning Aids - to assist with training) Develops, builds, and maintains relationships with trainees & leaders in their role. Participates in new teammate hiring process - assesses candidates' skills (general and/ or machine, involved in interview process to assess industrial experience, and provides perspective on hiring decisions) Conducts training on all shifts. Influences others to be safety-minded. Team member will be certified through a Train the Trainer process, support managing day to day Certification Processes & will be supported by Ops L&D with training tools & general knowledge content. Additional duties as assigned. How you will impact Smurfit WestRock: Improve local team performance through increasing skills and time to certification processes. Cost eliminator driving training efficiencies across roles, saving us unnecessary risk, and reducing the time allotted for training - a continuous improvement mindset. What you need to succeed: Critical Skills/ Capabilities: Growth and Results Oriented: Results oriented person that looks for constant ways to improve. Innovation: Able to support implementation of new processes and new learning technologies to drive training into the flow of work Interpersonal Skills: Possess keen awareness and understanding of the importance of strong interpersonal skills in communicating, achieving OKR's and leading people or teams (self-awareness) Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for actions and results Influence: Able to partner and build relationships to influence teams to work together, share best practices and develop and drive effective training for operations teams Decision Making: Uses strong problem-solving skills and supporting information to arrive at optimal decisions in an appropriated timeframe; knows when to decide and/ or when to seek additional input, and drive for consensus. Communication: Willingness to work on the floor, with all shifts, in a heavy manufacturing world, to ensure we can document and teach critical work processes Quality: Actively work to ensure quality is ensured while minimizing waste Technical Skills: 1 - 3 years' experience conducting/ leading training, including On-The-Job training, or similar, in a manufacturing environment preferred 2 - 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Knowledge of Learning Management Systems preferred. Microsoft Office Experience Preferred- Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Forms Others Qualification: Facilitation/ Presentation Skills Influencing Partnering Problem Solving/ Continuous Improvement Professionalism What we offer: Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities An attractive wage, reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of our daily work. Smurfit WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans Hiring Immediately! If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to apply! Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.