Finishing Utility Job detail

Summary: 

Responsible for feeding cartons onto belt and packing cartons using automatic packer or hand packing. May be assigned duties to utilize pallet jack transporting pallets of cartons in area where no forklift traffic is allowed.  May also be assigned to assist the wrapper position utilizing forklift skillsets.  Support plant initiatives and directives. Maintain housekeeping and 5S to standards set by management. Follow all WestRock Core Values and Behaviors. Additional job duties as assigned by department manager.

Safety:

Required – PPE must be worn while on your job.  At a minimum safety glasses, steel or composite toe shoes and hearing protection.  Gloves are required on the production floor and warehouses at all times.  Please see Appendix A and Appendix B (Conover specific) attached to the WestRock Glove Policy (CompliantPro). Bump cap per company policy

Required – All safety policies and guidelines must be followed.

Required – Comply with safety participation program

Required – “Let’s talk safety” We use this phrase as a safety intervention and our employees want you to look out after your fellow employees so that they do not get hurt on the job.

Required – S.T.E.P. (Stop, Think, Evaluate and Plan)

Required – Safety Absolutes

Training: 

Training requirements for this position are maintained in the Training Module of Compliant Pro.

Compliance with all workplace rules, policies and procedures, i.e. SQF, safety, etc. 

Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, hair nets, beard nets, composite/steel toe shoes, ear plugs, bump caps and gloves per glove policy. 

·          Ability to use Plant Floor Data Collection system.  

·         Testing and Measuring Ability (General Math): Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and ruler.) Learn to operate testing devices (i.e. Chatillon, E J Caddy, Mettler PM 480, Fluke IR Thermometer. Lift truck (fork-lift) certification and pallet jack operation. General mechanical aptitude. Pass Farnsworth Munsel-100 Hue Test.

·         Written/Verbal Communications Skills: Must follow detailed instructions for training and quality. 

·         Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. 

·         Knowledge of Cartons: Perform quality checks on cartons being processed. 

Essential/Marginal Functions and Physical Requirements: 

Essential: Lift cartons onto belt. Pack cartons into corrugated boxes. May be required to transport cartons via electric pallet jacks from forklift drop off point to storage point.  

Marginal: May be required to work in flat pack/sorting as needed.     Manager Approved Only:  may be required to assist wrapper position as needed.