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3.14/5

Out of 21 WestRock reviews, 57% were positive.

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Based on 22 ratings

Overall rating
3.1
Management
2.6
Career opportunities
2.8
Diversity and inclusion
3.0
Salary and benefits
3.1
Work environment
2.8
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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2024
Cons of working at WestRock

I stopped by their Bolingbrook location and their maintenance guy came up and was very rude and short with me like bothered him. I'm not a mind reader and to be that rude is ridiculous. If he was busy he should have stayed in the back but the fact he came up seemed like he wasn't that busy. That is not an employee that is respectful to vendors that stop in not every visit requires an appointment so e visits are short.

How would you improve WestRock's culture?

I think people need to be held accountable for how they represent the company they work.

What's the diversity at WestRock like?

It's good that they are diverse company and will hire anyone but they need to make sure they represent the companies culture

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Pros of working at WestRock

I like the fact that I got along with all my coworkers, especially the ones on the contractor. Communication on our machine was hands down the best in the plant. We all looked out for one another. Pay was competitive, decent benefits, management was extremely knowledgeable, and people friendly.

Cons of working at WestRock

Looking back i don't really have anything bad to say about the place.

WestRock benefits

I'd have to say communication between fellow coworkers and upper management

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2019
Pros of working at WestRock

Ability to help employees.

Cons of working at WestRock

Mill general manager who fails to confront staff employees directly regarding performance issues. Instead using reorg as way to oust. One employee notified of supposed issues at time of appraisal and given zero opportunity to rebuff or correct. Understand that mill manager has been replaced.

WestRock benefits

None

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2023
Pros of working at WestRock

The admin is concerned about having a position for employees during the slow business months.They encourage employees to work as many hours they can to help improve financial stability

Cons of working at WestRock

Nepotism and cronyism is at a high risk level.

WestRock benefits

They provide entertainment and fellowship among all employees regardless level or position.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2023
Pros of working at WestRock

Running water Flush toilets Free ear protection

Cons of working at WestRock

Pretty much everything. Winnipeg plant is a dumpster fire

WestRock benefits

Seeing the joy in management's faces come bonus time while I'm eating my bologna sandwich laced with ibuprofen to ease the pain I'm in making that bonus possible.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2023
Pros of working at WestRock

The people at first

Cons of working at WestRock

They didn't help like they said they would, and like to talk behind your back

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2023
Pros of working at WestRock

Culture, ability to work remotely

Cons of working at WestRock

Currently using outdated systems but we are moving to new Supply planning tools.

WestRock benefits

Flexibility

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2023
Pros of working at WestRock

The admin is concerned about having a position for employees during the slow business months.They encourage employees to work as many hours they can to help improve financial stability

Cons of working at WestRock

Nepotism and cronyism is at a high risk level.

WestRock benefits

They provide entertainment and fellowship among all employees regardless level or position.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2022
Pros of working at WestRock

I work hard a lot but it’s a pretty chill job

Cons of working at WestRock

People that always want me to do their work when I’m busy

WestRock benefits

My team members

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Pros of working at WestRock

I like the fact that I got along with all my coworkers, especially the ones on the contractor. Communication on our machine was hands down the best in the plant. We all looked out for one another. Pay was competitive, decent benefits, management was extremely knowledgeable, and people friendly.

Cons of working at WestRock

Looking back i don't really have anything bad to say about the place.

WestRock benefits

I'd have to say communication between fellow coworkers and upper management

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2021
Pros of working at WestRock

Great coworkers

Cons of working at WestRock

Production is considered much more important then logistics and shipping.

WestRock benefits

Free coffee

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2021
Pros of working at WestRock

The pay, benefits, and my job in general

Cons of working at WestRock

Sheetfed printing isn’t really appreciated

WestRock benefits

401k is matched up to 5% and get paid vacation

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2020
Pros of working at WestRock

The people are very nice and welcoming.

Cons of working at WestRock

The work is a little boring and slow

WestRock benefits

Free housing for interns

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2020
Pros of working at WestRock

Continue to learn about the press. And working independently

Cons of working at WestRock

Management was not trained to oversee operations and to communicate as that.

WestRock benefits

Night shift

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2019
Pros of working at WestRock

their interest on the safety of employee and friendly work environment

Cons of working at WestRock

the rotating shifts

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2019
Pros of working at WestRock

Career advancement, ability to learn and initiate improvements on my own, the people and the culture

Cons of working at WestRock

N/a

WestRock benefits

Employee stock purchase plan gives a 15% discount

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A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2019
Pros of working at WestRock

Ability to help employees.

Cons of working at WestRock

Mill general manager who fails to confront staff employees directly regarding performance issues. Instead using reorg as way to oust. One employee notified of supposed issues at time of appraisal and given zero opportunity to rebuff or correct. Understand that mill manager has been replaced.

WestRock benefits

None

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WestRock salaries

8.7
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The national average salary for a WestRock employee in the United States is $40,461 per year or $19 per hour. Employees in the top 10 percent can make over $61,000 per year, while employees at the bottom 10 percent earn less than $26,000 per year.

WestRock demographics summary

9.9
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WestRock financial performance

9.8
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