Clamp Forklift Operator – 3pm-11pm (OT/Weekends)

Smurfit Westrock; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Sick leave

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Material Handler in a facility where the hourly wage starts at $24.66. The role works 3pm–11pm with potential overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, moving materials, ensuring accurate tagging and packaging, and maintaining GMP and safety standards. Candidates should have 3–5 years of material handling and forklift experience, strong math and data-entry abilities, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience operating powered forklifts in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform basic math including fractions and decimals.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Good organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a powered forklift and clamp forklift.
• Perform all required forklift checklists.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote safety programs.
• Support converting and in-line equipment to ensure supply of WIP and packing supplies.
• Move finished product to designated storage areas and transfer materials.
• Inspect product and ensure tags are in place; verify material identity.
• Scan product and place finished goods in the bin location; transport to staging area.
• Verify truck conditions and safety measures before loading; load scrap where needed.
• Read and understand product load tags; minimize damage through careful handling.
• Inspect finished product to meet packaging specifications; complete paperwork and system transactions in a timely manner.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Data entry

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Material Handler in a facility where the hourly wage starts at $24.66. The role works 3pm–11pm with potential overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, moving materials, ensuring accurate tagging and packaging, and maintaining GMP and safety standards. Candidates should have 3–5 years of material handling and forklift experience, strong math and data-entry abilities, and proficiency with MS Office.