Feeder Operator

FULL-TIME

$19.50/hr

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Operate the press feeder and assist press operator in set up and operation of the press.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Run the press feeder – Load pallets of product into the machine
Perform all make ready duties set by operator
Data entry for production collection system
Perform all quality processes
Use of pallet jack to move units
Work in a safe manner
Must follow all safety procedures.
Maintain housekeeping standards
Performs other duties as required

EXPERIENCE/REQUIRED SKILLS:

Must be able to use a tape measure
Must have mechanical ability
Must be quality conscious
Must be able to work independently
Must be highly safety conscious.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Experience required:
Previous experience in this field is preferred.

Mechanical ability:
Must be familiar with the workings of machines and their components and have an aptitude for mechanical work.

Math ability:
Must be able to do simple math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Read:
Must be able to read well enough to fully comprehend all forms and paperwork associated with this job.

Write:
Must be able to write legibly enough to fill out all forms and paperwork associated with this job.

Climbing:
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

Balancing:
Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.

Kneeling:
Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Standing:
Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Pushing:
Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Pulling:
Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting:
Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Lifting up to 50lbs required.

Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds in force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Close vision:
Must be able to see and inspect figures and objects clearly at distances close to the eyes and accurately determine small flaws or defects in said objects.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Shift start: 7:00AM or 3:00PM
Shift length: 8 hours
Monday-Friday, some weekends and evenings required

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

• Must pass drug screen (cannabis included)
• Can lift 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18 years old

WestRock Company manufactures and sells paper and packaging solutions for the consumer and corrugated markets in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company operates through three segments: Corrugated Packaging, Consumer Packaging, and Land and Development. The Corrugated Packaging segment produces containerboards, corrugated sheets, corrugated packaging, and preprinted linerboards for consumer and industrial products manufacturers, and corrugated box manufacturers.