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WestRock Company · 23 hours ago

Cutting Assistant

Nicholasville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

WestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. They are seeking a Cutting Assistant to support production operations and ensure compliance with job specifications while maintaining safety and efficiency in the workplace.

CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support production operations by assisting with make-readies, line clearance, introducing new job materials, and performing quality checks to ensure compliance with job specifications

Maintain safety and efficiency through proper use of PPE, adherence to workplace safety policies, and proactive participation in continuous improvement and preventive maintenance activities

Handle physical and reporting tasks including operating pallet jacks, entering production and waste data, and performing frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs), standing, walking, and bending in a fast-paced environment

Maintain housekeeping and organization through the department

Qualification

Reading comprehensionSafety awarenessPhysical staminaOrganization skillsTeam collaboration

Required

GED/High School diploma required

Ability to read materials to understand and apply content, such as instruction manuals, procedure manuals or assembly manuals

Company

WestRock Company

Glassdoor3.5

Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.

Founded in 1953

Norcross, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.westrock.com

H1B Sponsorship

WestRock Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (7)

2024 (14)

2023 (25)

2022 (8)

2021 (24)

2020 (21)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

unknown

2023-09-12Acquired

2015-07-02IPO

Leadership Team

Samuel Shoemaker

President, Consumer Packaging

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