Clamp Truck Driver

Smurfit Westrock; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock is seeking a Clamp Truck Operator for the 2nd shift in Winston-Salem to safely operate clamp forklifts, move materials, and support production lines. You will perform forklift checks, ensure accurate tagging and paperwork, and maintain GMP and housekeeping standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of material handling experience in manufacturing, strong math, data-entry skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook).

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to convert basic math, fractions to decimal, square footage, etc.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate clamp forklift and powered industrial forklift.
• Perform forklift checks and safety procedures.
• Supply materials to Corrugator and Forming machines to support production lines.
• Move finished products to designated storage areas and transport to staging.
• Ensure accurate tagging, scanning, and paperwork; maintain GMP compliance and housekeeping.
• Participate in safety programs and audits as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Clamp forklift operation

Data entry

Math skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Clamp Truck Operator - 2nd shift

Rate: $27.26/hr

8080 Northpoint Blvd

Winston Salem, NC 27106

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 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 truckexperience 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.

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