Production Worker Job detail

Career Opportunity:

Our WestRock- Star Pizza Box plant in Johnstown, OH, is seeking qualified candidates to fill Wrapper Operator in the production department. Monday – Friday 6:30am -3:00pm, Overtime as needed due to customer demands. $16.28/ hour +  Day One Benefits

The Opportunity:

• The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safe, good communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, experience in a manufacturing, and a strong desire to succeed and advance in the company.

How you will Impact WestRock:

• Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned, either verbally and/or written.
• Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
•  Lead run changes, plate and ink set ups, and machine operation to produce multiple print runs per shift.
• Visually inspect printing plates, inks, and raw material to remove defective before processing.
• Visually inspect and/or measure for accurate product selection based on current run requirements.
• Visually inspect finished product; adjust machine as needed to improve and maintain quality.
• Maintain daily production log.  Assist and direct Wrapper with Pallet Tags, etc.
• Meet minimum piece rates of 8000-12,000 per day or averaging 18-26 (50ct) cases per hour.
• Understanding of Quality Inspection Criteria.
• Execute end of day and weekly machine cleaning while keeping entire work area neat and organized.
• Learn machine basic operation and make machine adjustments as needed.
• Report further machine problems to service maintenance mechanics, and production lead as needed.
• Use Safe Work Practice.  Use of required PPE.  Use machine guarding, Lockout/tagout program.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with other team members in a noisy work environment.
• Think and act quickly in fast-paced production environment.
• Use Basic mechanical ability to operate tools, set up, and adjust machine.
• Use Basic math skills to count production quantities, measure raw materials, and finished product.

What you need to succeed

• Must be self-starting/self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately and on time.
• Good communication skills including the ability to interact with other levels of management and staff.
• Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must be flexible on shift as overtime is required.
• Must pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• HS diploma or GED required.

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.