General Labor - Converting - Military Veterans
at WestRock
Description & Requirements
WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.
GENERAL LABOR
Converting Operator
Are you looking for a rewarding career and not just a job? WestRock is hiring for a General Labor - Converting Operators at its Montgomery facility.
Why work for WestRock
• Competitive Pay with a shift differential for positions on nights •Benefits on the first day of employment
• Incentive Programs
• Health and Wellness Support
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Stable and Essential Employment
The facility is in Montgomery, AL and is actively seeking General Labor Operators to join our team. Real value doesn't come from a supplier, it comes from a partner. We're more than a supplier - we're a partner that provides a competitive advantage, a partner that can deliver consistent quality and superior service, a partner that fuels innovation to foster real, sustainable growth. We have a long history of entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. That history includes game-changing developments in papermaking, packaging design and retail solutions, as well as strategically building and strengthening our company's capabilities over time. With operations around the world and expertise in every shopping category, we focus on working with brands to help them win across the board by providing an unbeatable portfolio of paper and packaging products. We're building unbeatable packaging solutions together.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for learning to operate all equipment which will include the following but is not limited to:
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, operate hand tools, and other duties as assigned.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Maintain housekeeping excellence.
• Maintain housekeeping excellence.
• Flexibility to work daily overtime, weekend work and/or various shifts as needed.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Walk, stand, bend, and kneel throughout a shift.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Ability to read a tape measure and have basic math and computer skills.
Education
• Manufacturing experience, a plus.
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Montgomery, AL
“The people of WestRock are what differentiate us in the marketplace and will help us become the premier provider of packaging around the world.” —Steve Voorhees, CEO This is an exciting time at WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions. We believe that Packaging Matters™ in building trust, influencing purchasing, and educating consumers, and we apply that belief to every project. Our strong foundation of talented, motivated experts provide customers with sustainable paper and packaging solutions around the world. Working together, we have a tremendous opportunity to define our company culture, grow our business and provide long-term solutions for our employees. With such an expansive operation, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.