Forklift Operator

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

The Opportunity:

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Primary Duties

• Operate and care for the forklift in a safe manner

• Load and unload trailers, including sheet orders with or without pallets

• Take finished product from the unitizer line and store in proper locations in the shipping department; this includes the shipping line in the corrugator. Scan all units into proper locations

• Check units and load tags for accuracy; report any problems to supervision as they occur

• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before the start of the shift and when operating a new forklift; turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs

• Ensure that all units loaded on trailers for delivery have proper number of bands in proper locations, adequate cover sheets, adequate stretch wrap if necessary, and any other details which may affect the appearance or protection of the units

• Locate stock before the start of the run

• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines

• Remove finished goods from machines

• Maintain, neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas

• Maintain accurate location of stock ins storage area by paperwork/ computer

• Transfer units manually in the computer

• Look up history of unitized inventory

• Hand unitize units as necessary

• Hand wrap units together as necessary

• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner

• Assist other forklift operators as necessary

• Follow LOTO procedures

• Notify supervision of needed repairs

• Regular and timely attendance required.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping

• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.

• May be assigned to other projects and duties

• unit specific value proposition statements

What you need to succeed:

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Able to read, speak, write and comprehend basic English

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Good physical condition, i.e. able to lift 25-50# on a consistent basis

• Read a tape measure with speed and accuracy

• Prior shipping forklift experience is required

• Prior work experience in the corrugated box industry

What we offer:

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

• Benefits include:

• Medical w/ HSA

• Dental Vision

• Mental Health

• 401(k) with 5% company match

• Paid vacation time & holidays

• Life Insurance & AD&D

• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

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.