Fork Truck Operator - Devens, MA (P)

Fork Truck Operator - Devens, MA (P)

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.

Fork Truck Operator Shipping Team (Off Shifts/3rd shift)

Devens Corrugated Plant | Devens & Lunenburg, MA

• 320 Parker Street, Springfield, MA 01129
• 475 Leominster Shirley Rd, Lunenburg, MA 01462

Pay: $21.67/hour during training, then $25.11/hour plus shift differential

Smurfit Westrock is seeking Fork Truck Operator(s) to join our Shipping Team at our Devens and Lunenburg corrugated facilities. In this role, you will operate industrial forklifts to safely load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the warehouse and shipping areas. You will play a key role in ensuring products are delivered accurately, efficiently, and safely to our customers.

As part of our high-volume manufacturing operation, you will join a team that loads approximately 50 trailers per day. Safety is our highest priority, and we are committed to providing a safe and supportive work environment for every employee.

We offer competitive pay and industry-leading benefits, including:

• Medical and dental coverage available immediately upon hire
• Generous 401(k) company match
• 80 hours of vacation to start
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Schedule & Work Environment

• Devens and Lunenburg are non-union facilities
• Overtime is paid at 1.5 times your regular pay rate for hours worked over 40 per week
• Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, with frequent Saturday overtime
• Additional overtime may be required based on business needs

Shift Hours:

• 2nd Shift: 1:00 PM 9:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 9:00 PM 5:00 AM

Please note: Our manufacturing plant and warehouse are not climate controlled.

Conduct daily forklift inspections and complete required safety checklists before operating equipment

Safely transport raw materials, finished goods, and inventory throughout the facility

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

Ensure all materials are handled and stored in a manner that prevents damage

Load and unload trailers according to customer requirements and department standards

Use RF scanners to process receipts, returns, shipments, and inventory transactions

Verify counts, quantities, quality, and product descriptions for incoming and outgoing materials

Supply production lines with materials as needed

Properly palletize, band, and/or shrink-wrap finished products

Complete shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation accurately and on time

Maintain cleanliness of warehouse and loading dock areas

Perform cycle counts and inventory checks

Safely change propane tanks and/or batteries on forklift equipment

Support other departments and perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Basic math skills, including working with decimals, fractions, and ratios
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and alternate shifts as needed
• Ability to pass pre-employment background screening and drug testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous sit-down forklift experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Current forklift certification (within the past 12 months) preferred; training and certification will be provided for qualified candidates
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems
• Ability to learn proprietary corrugated manufacturing software systems

A culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and teamwork

Comprehensive onboarding, training, and development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for career growth within a global leader in sustainable packaging

A workplace where safety, sustainability, inclusion, and continuous improvement are fundamental to our success

Join Smurfit Westrock and become part of a team that delivers innovative packaging solutions while building a rewarding career.

Hiring Immediately!

If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to apply!