Electric Forklift Operator & Material Handler (Mon-Thu, 6a-4p)

Smurfit Westrock; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Rural Hall, NC is seeking a Material Handler to efficiently move materials from Manufacturing and external suppliers to assembly plants and customers. Shift: Mon-Thu 6am-4pm; Pay: $19.30/hr. Responsibilities include operating MHE, unloading, warehousing, and ensuring accurate inventory and paperwork.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2 years of sit-down forklift experience, English fluency, and willingness to obtain forklift certification. Overtime is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of Sit-Down Forklift experience required.
• Forklift certification a plus or must be willing to obtain upon hire.
• One (1) or more years of experience as warehouse clerk preferred.
• Fluency in English required, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbounds and warehousing materials; supply production lines and load outbound shipments.
• Check trailers to ensure they are safe to use.
• Ensure materials are properly unitized and marked; accurately check quantity/description.
• Load various size pallets to maximize trailer cube and minimize damage in transit.
• Complete paperwork for movement of materials accurately and timely; maintain daily inventory and cycle counts.
• Assist other areas to maintain a team approach; back up Warehouse Clerk when necessary.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and area; work safely per company policies.
• Overtime is required; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Two years Sit-Down Forklift experience

Fluency in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric Pallet Jacks

Forklifts

Stand-up Reach Trucks

Sit-down Swing Reach Trucks

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Rural Hall, NC is seeking a Material Handler to efficiently move materials from Manufacturing and external suppliers to assembly plants and customers. Shift: Mon-Thu 6am-4pm; Pay: $19.30/hr. Responsibilities include operating MHE, unloading, warehousing, and ensuring accurate inventory and paperwork.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2 years of sit-down forklift experience, English fluency, and willingness to obtain forklift certification. Overtime is required.