1st Shift Material Handler: Forklift & MHE Specialist

Smurfit Westrock; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Material Handler for its Winston-Salem Manufacturing site. The role involves operating forklifts and related equipment, unloading inbound materials, stocking inventory, and supporting production lines on a 1st shift.

You will complete equipment checklists, ensure safety practices, and handle shipment documentation. Overtime is required, and a drug screening is conducted after a conditional offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Experience as warehouse clerk preferred.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Two Sit-Down Forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Basic computer literacy encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Electric Pallet Jacks, Forklifts, Stand-up Reach Trucks, and Sit-down Swing Reach Trucks.
• Unload inbound shipments and warehouse materials, supply production lines, and load outbound shipments.
• Complete a daily material handling equipment (MHE) checklist before shift.
• Ensure safety equipment and devices are in place and operating correctly.
• Maintain accurate inventory and perform daily cycle counts.
• Prepare and process paperwork for material movements accurately and timely.

Skills

Forklift operation

English fluency

Safety consciousness

Basic computer literacy

Warehouse clerical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sit-Down Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Material Handler for its Winston-Salem Manufacturing site. The role involves operating forklifts and related equipment, unloading inbound materials, stocking inventory, and supporting production lines on a 1st shift.

You will complete equipment checklists, ensure safety practices, and handle shipment documentation. Overtime is required, and a drug screening is conducted after a conditional offer.