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WestRock

Utility

WestRock, Athens, Alabama, United States, 35611

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Hiring - Full Time

Title: Utility Operator(Wet-End)

Shift: 2nd / 3rd shifts but willing to work any shift

Training: First Shift

What We Offer:

Great starting wage! Starting at $21.11 plus $0.64 shift differential. Once trained and certified in your position, the rate goes to $25.45.

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

401k with company match

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock as a Utility Operator:

The Utility Operator will safely perform a wide range of tasks, including machine setup, helping wet-end operators prep runs/rolls, maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery and powered equipment.

What you need to succeed:

Understand and/or prepare work orders & documentation

Perform quality checks; isolate quality issues and report to proper management

Maintain good housekeeping throughout the facility, especially in the work area.

Understand and operate all equipment controls

Assist in clear jam-ups and/or removal of scrap / paper

Accurately account for rollstock inventory used during the shift

Perform miscellaneous job functions as necessary to aid in production & quality.

Ability to clearly communicate with shift(peers, supervisor, management) either in-person or over the radio regarding splices, speed changes, web alignment, warp adjustments, paper/roll placements, paper temps, etc.

Ability to stand on your feet for up to 12 hours per day with intermittent breaks during shift.

Required to lift 50lbs.

Be willing to work ANY shift and willing to work overtime(may be required on occasion)

Willing to work in a non-climate-controlled environment(hot/cold)

PPE is a requirement for employment. Examples of required PPE are as follows: Safety toed shoes(steel or composite), ear plugs, bump camp, safety glasses, gloves, sleeves, etc.

ALL Jewelry is prohibited from being worn in the facility(silicone or otherwise).

Hoods/hoodies are prohibited from being worn in the facility.

Manufacturing/Operator experience of 1 year is required.

Must have basic math and computer skills

Ability to read a tape measure

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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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.