Forklift Driver

Smurfit Westrock; Pleasant Prairie, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Lunches and Breaks

Employee Referral Program

Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Pleasant Prairie is seeking a Forklift Operator for warehouse operations. You will manage industrial trucks to load and unload materials, ensuring all safety regulations are met while working in a fast-paced environment.

Starting wage is $27.41 with additional incentives such as shift differentials, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Candidates must be able to work any available shift and are required to undergo drug screening after receiving a conditional offer.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to working safely.
• Ability to operate industrial trucks and follow specific directions.
• Required to pass a written and driving test to obtain operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage forklifts to load and unload materials.
• Participate in cross training and share duties.
• Complete required quality tests and inspections.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Fast-paced environment

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.

Join the WestRock team in Pleasant Prairie as a Forklift Operator – Warehouse

Shift(s) Available: 3rd Shift Must be open to any shift

Starting Wage Range: $27.41

Additional Incentives:

• Shift Differentials
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Lunches and Breaks
• 401(k) with Company Contributions
• Paid Holidays and PTO Within the First Year
• Reimbursements for Boots & RX Safety Glasses
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Primary duties include:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage areas. They are responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift and the proper operation of the forklift at our facility, in addition to participating in cross training efforts for specific plant needs and sharing those duties with other drivers. The Forklift Operator is occasionally required to fill out bills of lading, change fuel tanks on the lift, or pick up parts, paper, objects and residue off the floor and around workstation. Duties include the completion of all required quality tests and inspections and notifying supervisors of any observed concerns in the production area related to either product handled or the safety of the facility. Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What you need to succeed:

• Ability to operate industrial trucks and follow specific directions
• Required to pass a written and driving test to obtain operator’s license
• Ability to work safely and comply with all safety regulations.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, squat, lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis, reach, kneel, and stand for up to 12 hrs. a day.
• Required to work daily overtime, weekend work and various shifts depending on workload.
• Must be willing to work any available shift.

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.