Job Information
WestRock Company Mill Production - Entry Level in Longview, Washington
Entry Level Mill Operations - Longview, WA
300 Fibre Way
Longview, WA 98632
The opportunity:
WestRock\u2019s pulp and paper mill located in Longview, WA is actively looking to fill several entry level production operator positions. We are seeking entry level operators for the pulp, paper or logistics departments. Our operators work a twelve-hour shift, rotating schedule of four days on and four days off.
How you will impact WestRock:
Entry level position with training and advancement potential
Perform general clean-up of machines and work areas using brooms, shovels, hoses, rakes and other equipment
Operate powered industrial trucks and other heavy industrial equipment
Retrieve supplies from various locations and suppliers
Maintain all required safety standards.
Other duties and projects as assigned
What you need to succeed:
High School Diploma or GED
A minimum of two (2) years of continuous full-time work experience or post-secondary education, preferably in a manufacturing/production environment.
Availability to work rotating shifts including weekends and overtime
Basic computer skills
Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Be able to stand and/or walk frequently for 8-12 working hours
Ability to lift/carry, push/pull repeatedly throughout the shift
Be able to perform frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, and squatting
Be able to perform occasional reaching over the shoulder, waist level, and from the floor
Be able to perform frequent grasping
Be able to work in noisy environments, around chemicals, high heat, exposed to weather
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Must be willing to complete pre-employment testing, background check, physical and drug screen
Compensation Offered
- Starting wage of $21.43, increasing to $25.21 after 90 days.
Benefits Offered
WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).
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.