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1ST SHIFT PALLETIZER/FORKLIFT POSITION

$23.88 per hour

Smurfit Westrock

Hourly: $23.88

As Forklift Driver in our busy shipping bay or warehouse, you will be responsible for operating an 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 60 trailers a day. You will also be responsible for all activities associated with safely operating the forklift in addition to participating in cross training efforts and sharing duties with other drivers. Our forklift drivers may also operate our banding machines to ensure pallets are ready to load.

Training and onboarding take place on the day shift and may last 60 days depending on your ability and readiness to move to the floor. Our plant is not climate controlled.

o C shift 7p-7a Monday through Friday with Saturdays as needed

Inspect the 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

Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of the equipment and work area.

Assure all materials shipped and warehouse are handled in a manner that prevents damage

Load and unload trucks according to department standards and customer demands.

Use an RF scanner for receipts of returns or deliveries.

Verify all counts, quantities, quality and descriptions of products and materials received, shipped or warehouse are what is expected.

Properly palletize or shrink wrap a unit.

Timely and accurate completion of paperwork associated with the movement of product & materials.

Responsible for general cleanliness of the warehouse and loading docks.

Perform regular inventory and cycle counts.

Safely change forklift propane tanks and/or batteries as needed.

High School diploma or G.Previous forklift experience in a high-volume high-speed environment preferred

Forklift driver certification valid during the last 12 months is preferred

Knowledge of machinery and how to identify issues and troubleshoot equipment preferred.

Ability to learn proprietary software programs for the Corrugated Manufacturing systems.

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.

Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and to customers, both verbally and in writing

Must be available to work overtime and weekends or other shifts.

kneel, navigate stairs though the entire shift and drive in reverse.

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

A career in a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and fundamental elements of daily work

The starting rate is$23.88 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 5 days of paid vacation prorated year 1, and 10 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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