WestRock Lanett Plant has openings for Production Associate. We are located in the Huguley Industrial Park in Lanett. Starting pay $14.96/hour.
The Production Associate will:
• Remove packed cases from conveyor and place them on pallets
• Apply labels to pallets
• Alert operator to carton defects when found
• Follow all safety rules and procedures and actively participate in the plant safety process
• Meet the highest level of equipment production uptime
• Accurately input production data into the system
• Actively participate in the preventative maintenance program
• Work with and /or cross train as a Feeder Inspector Packer in Finishing
• Maintain housekeeping and organization at the area
Requirements for the position:
• GED/High School diploma required
• Ability to read materials to understand and apply content, such as instruction manuals, procedure manuals or assembly manuals
• Ability to write in order to accomplish such tasks as completing forms or communicating simple instructions
• Ability to perform basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplications, and division
• Ability to carry out tasks which require a sequence of steps usually performed in a particular order – the problems are routine and easy to recognize
• Ability to make decisions that are short-range and usually affect only a small group or work team
• Ability to complete tasks as assigned by others with occasional directions
• Ability to communicate to explain or interpret well-defined business issues or procedures, following established patterns
Working conditions/PPE
• Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as required
• Continuous standing and walking
• Occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting and bending
• Frequent heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing and grasping
• Continuous use of vision to distinguish depth perception
• Ability to work any shift (night or day)
• Ability to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment (hot or cold)
To apply, please visit westrock.com or click the link below:
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.