Forklift Operator

General Information

Job ID
ATR62009

Posting Job Title
Forklift Operator

Locations
TX Houston North Sheet Plant

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
31-Jul-2026

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

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.

• 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.
• 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 unitizes 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. SWR employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management

• 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.

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role it requires the ability to: stand occasionally, walk frequently, frequent use of hands (reach with hands and arms), view computer monitor, use telephone, speak and listen frequently. The role requires occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will encounter noise level typical of that of an office with computers, phones, printers, and light traffic. May encounter frequent interruptions throughout the day. May be required to work in a confined area and sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.


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


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.