General Information

Job ID
ATR42078

Posting Job Title
Assistant Operator

Locations
TN Knoxville F&B

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
26-Jun-2024

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

We will train you on our process in our Sheeting department. The roles are a in a line of progression, so you will start as the first stage of the department, and as openings above that become available, the most senior in the role below moves up. Each promotion up also comes with a pay increase.

How you Will Contribute:

• Responsible for assisting with all sheeting operations on their machine/shift.
• Assisting with quality checks on the product they produce and materials coming to their machine.
• Provide a clean/safe working environment to themselves and employees in their work area.
• Assist with make-readies
• Perform preventive maintenance and upkeep on production equipment.
• Ability to assume role of Operator as described in KFP 60527: Job Description - Sheeter Operator
• Keep department in specs within all 5S requirements
• Each person, regardless of role or position is responsible for Food Packaging Safety and Quality
• Execute job duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Report to management any issue or event that poses a risk to employee safety, the environment and facilities, or food packaging safety and quality.
• Follow all applicable policies, procedures, and instructions to the best of your ability
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, corrective actions, and training.
• Safely operate motorized pallet jacks
• Other duties as assigned

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.

What We Are Looking For: Team Players, Dependable, Motivated, & Dedicated.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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.