3rd Shift Material Handler - Forklift & Inventory Expert

Smurfit Westrock; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Winston-Salem is seeking a Material Handler to move materials from Manufacturing and external suppliers to assembly lines and customers. You will operate Electric Pallet Jacks, Forklifts, Stand-up Reach Trucks, and Sit-down Swing Reach Trucks with a focus on safe, efficient material handling.

You will unload inbounds, warehouse materials, supply production lines and load outbound shipments, check trailers for safety, maintain accurate inventory, complete paperwork, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification a plus or must be willing to obtain upon hire.
• One (1) or more experience as warehouse clerk preferred.
• Fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Basic computer literacy preferred but not required.
• Two (2) Sit-Down Forklift experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unloading inbounds, warehousing materials, supplying production lines and loading outbound shipments.
• Checking the trailers to make sure they are safe to use.
• Ensuring materials are properly unitized and marked.
• Accurately checking the quantity and description of the materials handled.
• Loading various size pallets to maximize trailer cube while minimizing in transit damage.
• Completing paperwork associated with the movement of materials in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate inventory of all materials and completing daily cycle counts.
• Assisting other areas as need to maintain a team approach.
• May assist as a back up to the Warehouse Clerk when necessary
• 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

English fluency

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification (preferred)

Tools

Electric Pallet Jacks

Forklifts

Stand-up Reach Trucks

Sit-down Swing Reach Trucks

Two sit-down forklift experience

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Winston-Salem is seeking a Material Handler to move materials from Manufacturing and external suppliers to assembly lines and customers. You will operate Electric Pallet Jacks, Forklifts, Stand-up Reach Trucks, and Sit-down Swing Reach Trucks with a focus on safe, efficient material handling.

You will unload inbounds, warehouse materials, supply production lines and load outbound shipments, check trailers for safety, maintain accurate inventory, complete paperwork, and