Production Associate

WestRock

  • Lanett, AL
  • $20.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Description & RequirementsSmurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) 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 move fiber-based packaging forward.The Production Associate will ($20.00 HRLY):
  • Remove packed cases from conveyor and place them on pallets
  • Apply labels to pallets
  • Alert operator to carton defects when found
  • Follow all safety rules and procedures and actively participate in the plant safety process
  • Meet the highest level of equipment production uptime
  • Accurately input production data into the system
  • Actively participate in the preventative maintenance program
  • Work with and /or cross train as a Feeder Inspector Packer in Finishing
  • Maintain housekeeping and organization at the Stackoff area
Requirements for the position:
  • GED/High School diploma required
  • Ability to read materials to understand and apply content, such as instruction manuals, procedure manuals or assembly manuals
  • Ability to write in order to accomplish such tasks as completing forms or communicating simple instructions
  • Ability to perform basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplications, and division
  • Ability to carry out tasks which require a sequence of steps usually performed in a particular order - the problems are routine and easy to recognize
  • Ability to make decisions that are short-range and usually affect only a small group or work team
  • Ability to complete tasks as assigned by others with occasional directions
  • Ability to communicate to explain or interpret well-defined business issues or procedures, following established patterns
Working conditions/PPE
  • Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as required
  • Continuous standing and walking
  • Occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting and bending
  • Frequent heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing and grasping
  • Continuous use of vision to distinguish depth perception
  • Ability to work any shift (night or day)
  • Ability to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment (hot or cold)
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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