Clamp Truck Driver

Smurfit Westrock; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Clamp Truck Operator to handle and move products across the facility. The role requires safe forklift operation, adherence to GMPs, and accurate data entry of daily scrap and product movements.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of related experience, strong organizational and time-management abilities, and proficient computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Outlook). Training and competitive pay are offered at this Mooresville plant.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years material handling with powered forklift/CLAMP truck preferred.
• Ability to convert fractions to decimals and other basic math.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a powered forklift and clamp forklift safely and efficiently.
• Perform forklift checklists and follow safety procedures.
• Support converting and inline equipment; ensure steady WIP and packing supplies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Clamp truck

Math skills

Communication

Organization

Data entry

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

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

Mooresville, NC 28115

SUMMARY : The Material Handler is responsible for handling and moving all products as needed for the facility by performing the following key responsibilities.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• 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 full compliance of all GMPs.
• Maintain housekeeping excellence in accordance with Plant guidelines.
• Participate and ensure department is compliant with YUM! /NFS audit regulations.

What you need to succeed:

• Preferred 3-5 recent years of material handling with a powered forklift/CLAMP truck experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to covert basic math, fractions to decimal, square foot, etc.
• Effective communication skills and excellent coordination skills.
• Great organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to carry out data entry work
• Basic computer knowledge. Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.