• Paper Machine Entry Level Prod

    WestRock Company (Cottonton, AL)


    Smurfit Westrock, Mahrt Operations, is currently looking for safe, committed people to join our Paper Mill in Cottonton, AL. Currently, we are looking to fill openings in our Paper Machine Department of the mill.

     

    Basic Function: To assist other workers in the operation of the Paper Machine and to cut cores.

    Essential functions within the Paper Machine Department will include but not limited to:

    * Cut paper cores to proper length as per order and plug appropriate ends

    * Load winder cores

    * Remove cores from storage area

    * Assist in start up of winder under instruction of winder machine operator

    * Empty garbage cans and remove waste paper for proper disposal

    * Assist in clean up of basement during down time

    * Empty the vacuum deposit system

     

    Mahrt Papermill offers competitive wages and benefits package. The beginning rate is $22.12 per hour with an increase to $27.77 per hour after you have successfully qualified for the position.

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed:

    Possess a high school diploma or GED

    Pass company required written test that includes Rules &Gauges, Numerical Ability, Reading, and Bennett Mechanical aptitude testing. (Testing will be scheduled when candidates are selected)

     

    Ability to communicate effectively

     

    Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment

     

    Ability to work rotating shifts (Southern Swing)

     

    Ability to work safely at all times

     

    Possess a solid history of employment

     

    Ability to read to accomplish such tasks as reading reports, gauges, signs, etc.

     

    Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) 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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.