Forklift Operator

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 integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Opportunity summary: As Forklift Driver in our busy shipping bay or WIP line, you will be responsible for operating industrial forklift to track load and/or unload trucks for delivering the units to customers according to their requirements.You will also keep accurate tally of what is shipped to customers . We are a high-volume manufacturing plant and you will be part of a team that loads up to 25 trailers a day .

You will also be responsibleforallactivitiesassociatedwithsafelyoperatingtheforklift inadditiontoparticipatingin cross training efforts and sharing duties with other drivers.

This position is Union. OT is paid at time and for over 40 hours worked. We work Monday through Friday with mandatory OT every other Saturday. You may be asked to work beyond what is built into your normal schedule. Most openings are on second shift . Our plant is not climate controlled.

• Pay Rate: $20.65 with a .45cent shift diff
• Hours: 3pm-11PM and OT 1AM

HowyouwillimpactSmurfitWestrock:

• Inspect forklift daily at the start of the shift ensuring all safety features are operational. Complete checklist documenting inspection.
• Safely track and move materials throughout the facility safely and efficiently
• Responsiblefortheoverallsafetyandcleanlinessoftheequipmentandworkarea.
• Assureallmaterialsshippedandwarehousearehandledinamannerthatpreventsdamage
• Loadandunloadtrucks according to department standards and customer demands.
• UseanRFscannerforreceiptsofreturnsordeliveries.
• Verifyallcounts,quantities,qualityand descriptionsofproductsandmaterialsreceived, shipped or warehouse are what is expected.
• Serviceproductionlines,deliveringproductsasrequested.
• Properlypalletizeorshrinkwrapaunit.
• Timelyandaccuratecompletionofpaperworkassociatedwiththemovementofproduct& materials.
• Responsibleforgeneralcleanlinessofthewarehouseandloadingdocks.
• Performregularinventoryandcyclecounts.
• Safelychangeforkliftpropanetanksand/orbatteriesasneeded.
• Assistotherdepartmentsasneeded.Performotherdutiesasassigned.

Whatyouneedto succeed:

• HighSchooldiplomaorG.E.D.
• Musthaveavalid driverslicense.
• Previous forklift experience in a high-volume high-speed environment preferred
• Forkliftdrivercertification validduringthelast12months ispreferred, but we will teach you.
• Knowledgeofmachineryandhowtoidentifyissuesandtroubleshootequipmentpreferred.
• Abilitytolearnproprietarysoftwareprogramsfor theCorrugated Manufacturingsystems.
• Must have ability to the basic ability to read and write in English. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, comprehend simple instructions, follow maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Musthaveabilitytoperformbasicarithmeticdealingwithdecimals,fractions,rations,etc.
• Abilitytoreadatapemeasure.
• Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelytoallemployeesandtocustomers,both verballyandin writing
• Mustbeabletomaintaingood attendance.
• Mustbeavailabletoworkovertimeandweekends or other shifts.
• Physicaldemandwillincludetheabilitytositforcontinuoushours,stand,walk,bend,kneel, navigate stairs though the entire shift and drive in reverse.

Whatweoffer:

• Corporatecultureis basedonintegrity,respect,responsibility,andexcellence.
• Comprehensivetrainingwithnumerouslearninganddevelopmentopportunities.

• Anattractivesalarythatreflectsskills,competencies,andpotential.
• Totalrewardsbenefitpackage startingafter 60 days.
• A career in a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and fundamental elements of daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.