Job Information
WestRock Company Equipment Operator in Demopolis, Alabama
The Opportunity:
As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible to the Saltwell Chip Mill Manager and/or Shift Leader for performing specified duties as assigned. You will be responsible for complying with methods, procedures, safety rules and regulations where such have been established for the performance of the employee\u2019s duties.
How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:
Work as a member of the chip yard crew, which is responsible for all operations, maintenance, adjusting, lubrication, housekeeping, and grounds maintenance involved in the handling, storage, and processing of wood to produce chips
Perform any crew duties relating to functions for which the crew is responsible
Provide guidance and direction to other crew members when necessary
Perform preventative maintenance and minor repair of equipment and tools as needed
Operate various pieces of heavy equipment, including but not limited to log crane, chipper, knuckle boom, and debarker
Install/Uninstall water pipes around yard to keep wood piles wet
Operate small equipment, including but not limited to clean-up tractors, trucks, bobcat, front loader, boom truck, metal detector, push mower and other small equipment to maintain chip yard
Clean grounds and buildings to maintain an organized work environment. Includes sweeping, mopping, wiping counters, and mowing grassy areas
Must be able to exert 10-100 lbs. of force, climb stairs more than 20 feet
What you need to succeed:
1 to 2 years of training provided on-the-job or may be obtained through satisfactory pre-employment experience
High school diploma or G.E.D. with equivalent experience
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out verbal/written instructions
Apply safety rules and guidelines as they pertain to company standards
Perform basic calculations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
What we offer:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
Smurfit 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.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit 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.
