Clamp Operator - 3rd

Smurfit Westrock; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Clamp Truck Operator to handle and move products at the facility, performing essential tasks to maintain a steady supply of materials for converting and packaging operations.

The ideal candidate can safely operate clamp forklifts, read a tape measure, perform daily checks, and weigh and document scrap and finished goods. Overtime, weekend shifts, and multiple roles may be required; the company offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Able to work in non-temperature controlled environment.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Availability for daily overtime, weekends, and varied shifts.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial forklift and clamp forklift safely.
• Perform forklift checklists.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safety programs.
• Transfer completed product to storage areas.
• Supply Corrugator and Forming machine with materials.
• Inspect product and ensure quality packaging.
• Read load tags and document scrap and finished goods.
• Maintain housekeeping per plant guidelines.
• Load scrap into bays or trucks.
• Verify truck conditions before loading.

Skills

Tape measure

Math skills

Computer skills

Safety minded

Lift 75lbs

Overtime

Forklift experience

Communication skills

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

CLAMP TRUCK OPERATOR

Summary

responsible for handling and moving all products as needed for the facility by performing the following key responsibilities.

• Capable of safely and efficiently operating a powered industrial forklift and clamp forklift
• Perform all required forklift checklists.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote safety & safety programs throughout the facility. Support all converting and in-line equipment to ensure accurate, steady supply of WIP and packing supplies.
• Remove completed product from all converting equipment and transfer to designated storage areas.
• Supply Corrugator and Forming machine with raw material.
• Inspect product to ensure tags are in place and accurately identify the material.
• Scan product and place finished product in the bin location.
• Transport product to the staging area
• Verify truck conditions and safety measures are in place prior to loading trucks.
• Load scrap in bays or truck.
• Read, interpret, and understand all product load tags.
• Minimize product damage through safe and careful handling.
• Inspect finished product to ensure quality packaging specifications are met.
• Ensure all paperwork and system transactions are completed timely and accurately.
• Accurately weigh and thoroughly fill out daily scrap reports and turn in to operator or supervisor prior to shift end.
• Maintain housekeeping excellence in accordance with Plant guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure and have basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work safely and comply with all safety regulations.
• Ability to work in non temperature controlled environment
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 75lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Required to work daily overtime, weekend work and various shifts depending on your position.
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Effective communication skills and excellent coordination skills.

The starting rate is $25.71 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 will be granted after 1 year of service, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.