Join the WestRock team in Blue Springs, MO as a Production Worker!
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 $0.37/hr, 3rd shift $0.41/hr) + Weekly Pay!
· Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) available after 60 days
· 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.57 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- This facility is not climate controlled – hot/humid in the spring/summer & cold in the fall/winter. We do have heat and fans throughout the plants. Are you comfortable working in this type of environment?
- Are you able to lift, push or pull 50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, and bend throughout the entire shift with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Are you willing and able to work required daily overtime, weekends, and various shifts, as needed?
Experience:
- Production / Manufacturing/Warehouse: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person