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WestRock Company Production Team Member in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Come Join the Roanoke Rapids WestRock Team
$23.90 / hour starting pay
Potential to earn $28+ per hour within 6 months.
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Entry Level Operations team members provide full time vacation and training relief until their seniority permits them to successfully bid into other positions. Opportunity to work in several areas of the mill within a department labor pool (Paper Mill, Pulp Mill and Power & Recovery) and learn a variety of jobs in a large industrial worksite. The work is fast-paced, physically demanding and requires multi-tasking.
WORKING SAFELY IS A PRIORITY!!
The opportunity:
The WestRock Roanoke Rapids, NC Mill is looking for candidates that have a strong commitment to working safe, are dependable, are team players, and have the ability to learn various tasks to support the operating areas of the mill.
How you will impact WestRock:
Functions and communicates effectively in a team environment
Follows standard operating procedures
Follow all safety requirements of job functions
Complies with all Environmental policies and guidelines
Maintains good housekeeping
What you need to succeed:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of two (2) years of continuous full-time work experience preferably in a manufacturing/production environment or post-secondary education
Must be at least 18 years old
Basic computer skills
Ability to read a tape measure and have basic math, reading, writing and computer skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, have mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn manufacturing processes
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts
Ability to work weekends, holidays and overtime as required
A strong Safety mindset and a commitment to work safely
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend and kneel throughout the entire shift
Ability to work in noisy environments, around chemicals, high heat, and be exposed to weather conditions
(Preferred Requirements)
Pulp & Paper Manufacturing experience
At least 2 years of manufacturing experience within the last 5 years is preferred but not required
Experience operating an overhead crane
Experience operating a bobcat, lift truck, clamp truck and scissors lift
Experience working around large moving machinery
Experience working a rotating shift
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.
