2nd Shift Forklift Operator & Inventory Specialist

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term DisabilityInsurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our packaging solutions team. You will operate within a safety-driven environment, handling forklift duties, loading and unloading, and ensuring accurate inventory movement.

This role requires basic math, clear communication, and the ability to work independently or with a team. Overtime is required, and eligible benefits include medical, dental, 401(k) with company match, vacation time, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and team members.
• Perform basic math functions.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Ability to perform tasks under pressure, and within a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle detail-oriented work.
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklift daily at the start of the shift ensuring all safety features are operational.
• Complete checklist documenting inspection.
• Safe operation of forklift, moving materials throughout the facility.
• Assure all materials shipped and warehoused are handled in a manner that prevents damage.
• Load and unload trucks; warehouse products and materials.
• Use an RF scanner for receipts, issues to lines, returns, and bar code locations.
• Verify all counts, quantities and descriptions of products and materials received, shipped or warehoused.
• Service production lines, delivering product and/or components as requested.
• Timely and accurate completion of paperwork associated with the movement of product and materials.
• Responsible for the general cleanliness of the warehouse and the loading docks.
• Perform regular inventory and cycle counts.
• Safely change forklift propane tanks and/or batteries as needed.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Basic math

Teamwork

Independence

Pressure tolerance

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Interpret instructions

Essential functions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our packaging solutions team. You will operate within a safety-driven environment, handling forklift duties, loading and unloading, and ensuring accurate inventory movement.

This role requires basic math, clear communication, and the ability to work independently or with a team. Overtime is required, and eligible benefits include medical, dental, 401(k) with company match, vacation time, and life insurance.