Production Labor (P) - Yakima, WA

October 15, 2026

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General Information

Posting Job Title

Production Labor

Locations

WA Yakima

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

12-Oct-2026

Description & Requirements

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.

We are seeking Production Workers at our Yakima, WA location. You will be responsible for different phases of the production process and for efficiently producing high-quality product. Responsibilities for your role will also include performing quality assurance checks during the production process and managing the upkeep of the of the machines.

Qualities We're Seeking in our Employees:

* Someone with a proven record of performance, attendance and attention to detail.
* Has demonstrated the drive to achieve and move up in previous jobs
* Initiates his/her own learning; gets along well with others; is helpful; can handle the physical requirements (heat, noise, shift work 8's and 12's.

* Can work inside, outside, etc.) and has the mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly.

What you need to succeed:

* Must be available for any of the 3 shifts
* $19.57 increase to $25.49 after probation
* High School Diploma or G.E.D.
* A minimum of 3 years of full-time or part-time employment or schooling (or combination) within the last 4 years
* Availability to work all 3 rotating shifts (days, swing and grave) including weekends and holidays.

What we offer:

* Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
* Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
* An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

The starting rate is $19.57 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 [1] and the application window is expected to close by 11/30/2026.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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