Job: Bander Operator
Location: 51 Independence Drive, Devens, MA 01434
Shift: 3rd Shift, 9pm-5am
Pay: $21.76 an hour, Shift Diff $0.50/hr
Training: Training starts on dayshift regardless of what shift you are hired for.
Overtime: Must be flexible to work daily and/or weekend overtime.
Non Union Plant - Benefits start on Day 1 (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Build your Future with Smurfit Westrock Devens! $ 21.76 an hour to learn, plus shift differential if you are on our 3rd shift. Learn our best-in-class safety & quality culture from the ground up and advance with a company that values your skills & contributions! Bander Operators make $24 an hour plus shift diff!
Our customers count on us to get their boxes right and delivered on time. Our Production Team members will safely perform a wide range of tasks, conducting quality checks, material set-up, machine set up and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, attendance, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a strong desire to learn shipping & machine processes in a high speed, high volume environment.
Shifts:
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3rd shift 9 pm – 5 am. Overtime is available & may be required. The plant works Monday thru Friday, and on Saturdays if necessary.
Benefits
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Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) immediately upon hire
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401K Match, 80 hours vacation, MA Paid Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Short & Long Term disability are just some of the other benefits we offer!
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A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
How you will impact WestRock
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We will train you to operate our corrugator & converting machines to ready product for shipment.
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You will learn to perform routine maintenance on the machine & adjust the machine settings to achieve the desired dimensions and quality of the corrugated products
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Inspect the corrugated products for defects and take corrective actions as needed
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Communicate with team members and supervisors to ensure production goals are met safely with quality products
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Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment
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Keep your work area clean and organized
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Assist with other tasks as needed, such as loading and unloading materials or operating other machinery & mentoring new team members
What you need to succeed:
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A safety mindset
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Experience with high-speed, high-volume work
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Hablamos Español! Basic English is helpful
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Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and work in a fast-paced environment. Our facility is not climate controlled. You may work up to 12-hour shifts if OT is necessary.
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Attention to detail, able to read a tape measure & ability to identify product defects
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Desire to work in a team environment
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Willingness to work required OT including Saturdays
The pay rate for this position is $21.76 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] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 7/8/2026.