Production Associate

The WestRock Portland Corrugated Container Plant has immediate openings for entry-level Production Workers in our Portland, OR facility. The Portland plant operates 24 hours/day, 5-7 days/week as needed to meet production.

WestRock's new employees immediately embark on a path to career growth into a machine assistant or machine operator position (other opportunities also available in Shipping and Maintenance). Therefore, WestRock is seeking candidates with the potential and versatility to work in a variety of positions throughout the Plant.

Schedule: Full Time, Monday thru Friday; mandatory overtime, as needed.

Hourly Wage: The starting rate is $22.71/hour.

Job Type: Full-time

Union membership is required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet physical requirements: Able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise maneuver 50 pounds on a routine basis. Able to walk, stand, bend, kneel, reach, climb steps, and twist throughout a shift.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to withstand prolonged exposure to high heat and humidity indoors, during the summer months.
• Flexible to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts – rotating schedules, mandatory daily overtime, weekend work.
• Ability to read a tape measure and apply basic math and computer skills.
• Pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical.
• General mechanical ability.
• Solid computer skills, including the ability to efficiently navigate through program screens.
• Ability to work in a very fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn quickly with on-the-job training.
• Possess strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, to reduce machine downtime and quickly address problems.
• Possess strong attention to quality and detail.
• A commitment to alerting the management team when safety, quality, or other production issues arise.
• Ability to read and understand production specifications.
• Ability to accurately measure using the US standard measurement system.
• Willing and able to work mandatory overtime, including extended weekday hours, and Saturdays.
• Willing and able to work any shift 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. You will not have a choice about which shift you work until you gain seniority with the Union. Once assigned a shift, it may change, occasionally, to meet the needs of the Plant. (Shifts: 7am-3pm; 3pm-11pm; 11pm-7am)
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Qualities we look for:

• Focused on the safety of self and others.
• Takes pride in a job well done.
• High sense of urgency.
• Proven reliability (Exceptional punctuality and attendance record)
• Positive attitude; eager to learn, grow and contribute.
• Experienced working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (corrugated industry a plus, but not required).
• Embraces the WestRock culture, based on values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Open to learning
• Willing to follow work processes.
• Has a desire to advance within the facility.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace.

If this opportunity is appealing and you feel that you are a good fit, please apply – we would like to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.71 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Were you referred over by a current WestRock employee (please list their name below)?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97203 (Required)

Work Location: In person