Machine Operator - Richmond, United States - WestRock

WestRock
WestRock
Verified Company
Richmond, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

The opportunity:


How you will impact WestRock:


  • Safely operate a variety of equipment including mechanical and chemical processes
  • Participate in rapid prototyping for packaging formats
  • Actively participate in planning and executing pilot trials in the Pilot Plant and potentially other manufacturing locations including representing WRK at customer sites
  • Work with R&D scientists and other crossfunctional teams on strategic projects for product development
  • Focus on safe work practices which is paramount to WestRock
  • Operate test equipment and perform laboratory experiments
  • Design and produce custom parts and prototypes
  • Operate a forklift as needed; forklift training will be provided

What you need to succeed:


  • High School Degree required; Associates Degree and/or training in maintenance or mechanical/electrical fields preferred
  • 02+ years' experience
  • Manufacturing experience preferred
  • Paper and packaging industry experience is preferred
  • Knowledge of papermaking and paperboard products preferred
  • Ability to function independently with mínimal oversight, high degree of initiative
  • Strong teamwork skills, including ability to contribute to cross functional teams
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written to interact with corporate professionals
  • High degree of mechanical aptitude and technical curiosity
  • Ability to contribute in a lab, pilot plant and production environment
  • Basic computer skills to include proficiency with spreadsheet
  • Ability to lift and carry samples routinely weighing 50 pounds
  • Ability to travel up to 15%
  • Must be able to work from 4 PM M-F
  • Must have demonstrated examples of how you have offered solutions to problems in previous work environments.
  • Willing to learn multiple machines.

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.
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