Forklift Driver

WestRock Company; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Job summary

WestRock Company in Georgia is hiring for a full-time Forklift Driver on 2nd shift. You will load and unload trucks, warehouse materials, and supply production lines with needed product in a safe, efficient manner.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, forklift certification with 3–5 years’ experience, ability to read a tape measure, read order specs, and fluency in English. Some overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification with 3–5 years of experience.
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to read tape measures and order specifications.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and move materials to production lines.
• Ensure loads are banded correctly with clear load tags and no broken straps.
• Perform visual quality inspections and keep accurate counts and paperwork.
• Operate a computerized scanner for inventory control and assist with receiving.
• Support a fast-paced packaging operation with reliability and safety.

Skills

English fluency

Read tape measure

Order specs comprehension

Safety awareness

OT availability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Computer scanner usage

Job description

FORKLIFT DRIVER

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

GREAT BENEFITS

FULL TIME

VETERANS ENCOUREAGED TO APPLY

$20.50/HR AFTER PROBATIONARY PERIOD $21.66HR+

2nd shift M-F 11a-7p, 3p-11p and 3rd shift 11p-7a openings with overtime and weekends as needed

The opportunity

• Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility
• Focusing on our customers’ success will allow you opportunities to develop and grow your career in manufacturing

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for loading and unloading trucks; warehousing product and materials and supplying production lines with requested product and/or components in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible to ensure that all units are banded properly; have a clearly visible load tag on them when being loaded; and that there are no broken or missing straps on the units.
• This position performs our last visual quality inspection. Position is also responsible to ensure that unit and truck counts are correct and that all paperwork is accurate.
• Individual will be trained on computerized scanner for inventory control. Position will also unload incoming material as needed and will be responsible to perform a visual quality inspection on items and ensure that unit and truck counts are accurate.

How you will impact WestRock

• Ensure our customers get the quality, consistency, and responsiveness they deserve
• Embrace the WestRock culture, based on values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

What you need to succeed

• High School diploma or GED required
• Forklift certification with 3-5 years forklift experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work shifts; available to work overtime
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Math skills will be assessed
• Read and understand an order spec sheet
• Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16\" measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills).
• Read and understand load tags
• Understand unitizing and palletizing information
• Able to successfully complete Lift Truck Training and pass the written and driving skills test to be certified Lift Truck Operator
• Adapt and have ability to fit into plant safety culture
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen

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

Benefits include

• Medical w/ HSA
• Dental Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.