Job Information
WestRock Company Management Trainee in Spanish Fork, Utah
As an Early Career Associate you are responsible for providing technical expertise and support for various departments of the organization.
How you will impact WestRock:
-The two-year program consists of a series of rotations designed to explore different engineering functions and aspects of the paper and packaging industry
-Rotations are selected based on business need and can be anywhere within the United States
-This role as a Process, Production or Project engineer has multiple responsibilities including continually exploring opportunities to optimize production, improve quality, and reduce cost.
-The ECD Rotational Associate may also support projects in Supply Chain and Logistics, Sustainability, R&D, and/or special assignments
What you need to succeed:
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Pulp Paper, Chemical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
Preferred: Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA
Experience:
Required: Prior experience in Operations, Paper Manufacturing, or a related field
Technical Skills:
Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook
Working knowledge of maintenance techniques and equipment (i.e. pumps, valves, motors, gear boxes)
Critical Skills / Capabilities:
Analytical: Demonstrates a general understanding of various sources of information or data that are relevant to the business; summarizes or integrates information for routine problems or issues with oversight from others as necessary
Detail-Oriented: Has an eye for recognizing errors or differences; plans and completes work with thoroughness, giving attention to specific information and individual details, conditions, necessary record keeping, and elements of that work
Time Management: Plans, prioritizes, and manages time spent on accomplishing tasks to increase productivity and efficiency; demonstrates awareness and control over amount of time spent on activities; meets deadlines
Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentively
Adaptability: Demonstrates willingness to relocate anywhere within the United States based on business need, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one’s approach to achieve desired results; responds quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information
Organizational Skills: Plans, arranges and/or monitor's work to ensure achievement of desired results; establishes a systematic course of action to accomplish objectives
Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructively
Problem-Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; demonstrates tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, or sequential approach
Innovation: Applies ‘out of the box’ thinking and thorough research to develop creative new ideas and approaches to accomplish a goal or objective in an efficient and effective way
Other Qualifications:
Frequently reaching by extending fingers on two hands
Frequently reaching by extending two arms
Frequently using fingers to grasp with two hands
Frequently using fingers to pinch with two hands
Frequently using fingers to type with two hands
Occasionally ascending/descending stairs and foot stools (up to 3 rungs)
Occasionally ascending/descending stairs ladders up to 10 feet tall
Occasionally ascending/descending stairs ladders more than 10 feet tall
Occasionally working in spaces up to five feet wide for over 30 minutes at a time
Occasionally positioning oneself low to the ground in a crouching position for more than 10 minutes at a time
Occasionally positioning oneself low to the ground in a stooping position for more than 10 minutes at a time
Occasionally positioning oneself low to the ground in a kneeling position for more than 15 minutes at a time
Occasionally exerting force by pulling up to 50 lbs of weight
Occasionally exerting force by pushing up to 50 lbs of weight
Occasionally exerting force by lifting up to 50 lbs of weight
The spoken exchange of ideas to be performed loudly 25-50% of the time
The spoken exchange of ideas to be performed quickly 25-50% of the time
The safe and accurate preparation and analyzing of data and figures, monitoring of a computer terminal, or inspection of small defects or parts
WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.
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.