Forklift Driver

FORKLIFT DRIVER

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

GREAT BENEFITS

FULL TIME

VETERANS ENCOUREAGED TO APPLY

$20.50/HR AFTER PROBATIONARY PERIOD $21.66HR+

3rd shift M-F 11p-7a openings with overtime and weekends as needed Must be able to do 1st shift the first 3 weeks *

The opportunity:

• Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility

• Focusing on our customers\u2019 success will allow you opportunities to develop and grow your career in manufacturing

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for loading and unloading trucks; warehousing product and materials and supplying production lines with requested product and/or components in a safe and efficient manner.

• Responsible to ensure that all units are banded properly; have a clearly visible load tag on them when being loaded; and that there are no broken or missing straps on the units.

• This position performs our last visual quality inspection. Position is also responsible to ensure that unit and truck counts are correct and that all paperwork is accurate.

• Individual will be trained on computerized scanner for inventory control. Position will also unload incoming material as needed and will be responsible to perform a visual quality inspection on items and ensure that unit and truck counts are accurate.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Ensure our customers get the quality, consistency, and responsiveness they deserve

• Embrace the WestRock culture, based on values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

What you need to succeed:

• High School diploma or GED required

• Forklift certification with 3-5 years forklift experience working in a fast-paced environment

• Flexibility to work shifts; available to work overtime

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Math skills will be assessed

• Read and understand an order spec sheet

• Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16" measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills).

• Read and understand load tags

• Understand unitizing and palletizing information

• Able to successfully complete Lift Truck Training and pass the written and driving skills test to be certified Lift Truck Operator

• Adapt and have ability to fit into plant safety culture

• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen

What we offer:

• 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

. \u2022 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.

• 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.