MACHINE OPERATOR ASSISTANT

MACHINE OPERATOR ASSISTANT

WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.  
 
The opportunity:
 
The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safe, good communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, experience in a manufacturing environment, and a strong desire to succeed and advance in the company.

How you will Impact WestRock:

- Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned.
- Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
- Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16” measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills.
- General mechanical aptitude & trouble shooting skills.
- Ability to perform complete make ready and shut down.
- Understanding of Quality Inspection Criteria
- Product Identification and Labeling
- Maintain Waste and Efficiency standards
- Performs inspections on various equipment for proper operation and report questionable conditions.
- Performs various housekeeping, cleaning, and organizing functions with minimal supervision to ensure areas are clean and free from debris.
 
What you need to succeed:
- Must be self-starting/self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately and on time.
- Good communication skills including the ability to interact with other levels of management and staff.
- Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Must be flexible on shift as overtime is required.
- Must pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical.
- HS diploma or GED required.
 

Requirements:
- Successfully pass a Drug Screen and Physical.
- Provide proof of 18 years of age or older. 
- Must be available to work ANY shift and Overtime as needed, up to 12 hours a day, and some Saturdays.
- Ability to perform lifting tasks up to 50# repetitively and demonstrate good body mechanics.
- Be safety conscious, follow directions, and work safely around moving machinery. 
 
What we offer: 
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
 
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WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.
 

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