WestRock

Production Worker

  • WestRock
  • Blue Springs, MO
  • Full Time
  • 21 days ago
Salary
$20.57 / Hour

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Job Description

Join the Smurfit WestRock team in Blue Springs, MO as a Production Worker!

Smurfit WestRock is a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Starting Pay:
$20.57/hr, with increases after 60 days

Additional Benefits:
  • Shift Differentials (2nd shift $0.35/hr, 3rd shift $0.39/hr) + Weekly Pay!
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with Company Match up to 6%
  • 11 Paid Holidays and Vacation within the first year!
  • Allowances for RX Safety Glasses and Boots
  • Life Insurance and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Lunches and Breaks

Primary Duties of the Production Worker
position include safely performing a wide range of tasks supporting the manufacturing of corrugated boxes, 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, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operate complex machinery. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Safely operating a variety of manufacturing equipment, following specific directions, and performing duties as assigned.
  • Performing complete make-ready and shutdown.
  • Understanding and verification of Quality Inspection Criteria
  • Product Identification and Labeling
  • Maintaining Waste and Efficiency standards
  • Performing inspections on various equipment for proper operation and reporting questionable conditions.
  • Performing various housekeeping, cleaning, and organizing functions with minimal supervision to ensure areas are clean and free from debris.

What you need to succeed:
  • General mechanical aptitude & trouble shooting skills.
  • Be self-starting/self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • 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.
  • Be safety conscious, follow directions, and work safely around moving machinery.
  • Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.

Requirements:
  • Successfully pass a Drug Screen, Physical, and background check.
  • 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 read a tape measure (to 1/16” measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills.
  • Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull up to 50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
  • HS diploma or GED required.
  • Be safety conscious, follow directions, and work safely around moving machinery.

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