Forklift Driver

Smurfit Westrock; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Kentucky is hiring a Material Handler for 1st shift at $19 per hour. You will move products, support converting equipment, inspect and tag materials, scan finished goods, and prepare orders for loading.

This role emphasizes safe handling, accuracy, and timely paperwork. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent), forklift experience, and prior work in a corrugated manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior work experience in a corrugated manufacturing plant.
• Must have experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Forklift experience and forklift license preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and health requirements and applicable programs.

Responsibilities

• Move and handle products as needed for the facility.
• Support converting equipment to ensure steady supply of WIP and packing supplies.
• Inspect product to ensure tags are in place and identify material.
• Scan product and place finished product in the receiving area.
• Transport product to staging area and load onto trucks after cleaning and inspection.
• Fill out daily production records accurately in the system.
• Maintain compliance with GMPs and safety programs.
• Perform quality checks and complete paperwork in a timely manner.

Skills

Forklift operation

Time management

Safety procedures

GMP knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

MATERIAL HANDLER

$19hr

1st shift

The Opportunity

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

• Support all converting equipment to ensure accurate, steady supply of WIP and packing supplies.
• Remove completed wrapped and tagged product from all converting equipment and transfer to designated storage areas.
• Inspect product to ensure tags are in place and accurately identify the material.
• Scan product and place finished product in the receiving area.
• Transport product to the staging area and load the product in a truck after it has been properly cleaned and inspected.
• 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 in a timely and accurate manner.
• Accurately and thoroughly fill out daily production records and enter in the computer system.
• Maintain full compliance of all GMPs.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote safety & safety programs throughout the facility.
• Perform all required customer and departmental quality checks.

Participate and ensure department is compliant with AIB audit regulations

What you need to succeed

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• Prior work experience in a corrugated manufacturing plant.
• Must have experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Forklift experience and Forklift License preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of company and customer quality and quantity expectations.
• Knowledge of production floor material needs and operational flow.
• Ability to safely drive, maneuver a forklift and load/unload trucks.
• Knowledge of safety and health requirements, and applicable programs.
• Ability to effectively manage time.
• Demonstrate ability to organize information.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Will be exposed to weather, dust, and noisy conditions.
• Must be able to work with other personnel in meeting production goals.

What we offer

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

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