Forklift Operator - Production Support

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE : WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

Location : Ontario, 1790 Champagne Avenue, CA 91761

Title : Level 2 Production Support

Rate : $21.00

Shift : Off Shift 2nd Shift

Summary :

Works under direction of Production Supervisor

• Operate a forklift safely
• Assist with Matireal handling
• Operate Load Former daily as directed by Supervisor.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Frequently hand stack product (bundles up to 30 lbs.).
• Visually inspect finished product; advise machine operator as needed to improve / maintain quality
• Manipulate manual hand tools
• Lift / carry raw materials and production supplies up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Stack and sort dunnage sheets
• Perform machine clean up tasks as assigned by Supervisor
• Perform weekly machine start-up tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Report machine problems as needed.

Operations / Manufacturing

What you need to succeed :

• Safe Work Practice certification annual training
• Lockout / tagout certification annual training
• Communicate effectively with team members in a noisy work environment
• Read and follow written and verbal job order instructions
• Follow verbal instructions from Supervisors.
• Think and act quickly in fast-paced production environment
• Basic math skills to count production quantities, measure raw materials and finished product.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing : Continually

Pushing : Occasionally

Carrying : Continually up to 30 lbs.

Pulling : Frequently up to 30 lbs.

Hand / Grasp : Continually

Foot Controls. Occasionally

Talk / Hear : Communicate with sound. Activity : with co-workers

Vision : Clarity at near & far, depth, color, and field Activity : to view computer and work environment

Environmental Conditions : (Dust, fumes, heat, cold, noise, vibration, toxic conditions, work hazards, etc.) Controlled environment, noise from refrigeration equipment, etc.

Activity : warehouse environment

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.

If this sounds great to you and you think you fit in, please submit your

application. We want to hear from you!

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

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.