Forklift Driver

Smurfit Westrock plc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Attractive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is hiring a Forklift Driver in Richmond, Virginia. You will operate an industrial forklift, ensuring safe and efficient handling of materials in a busy shipping bay. Responsibilities include inspecting the forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining general cleanliness in the warehouse.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, previous forklift experience in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to communicate effectively. Comprehensive training and competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Forklift driver certification valid within the last 12 months preferred.
• Ability to learn proprietary software.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely to move materials.
• Complete inspection checklist daily.
• Load and unload trucks according to standards.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic English reading and writing

Communication skills

Basic arithmetic

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift certification

Job description

Opportunity summary

As Forklift Driver in our busy shipping bay or warehouse, you will be responsible for operating an industrial forklift to track load and/or unload trucks for delivering the units to customers according to their requirements. You will also keep accurate tally of what is shipped to customers. We are a high-volume manufacturing plant, and you will be part of a team that loads up to 60 trailers a day. You will also be responsible for all activities associated with safely operating the forklift in addition to participating in cross training efforts and sharing duties with other drivers. Our forklift drivers may also operate our banding machines to ensure pallets are ready to load.

Training and onboarding take place on the day shift and may last 60 days depending on your ability and readiness to move to the floor. Our plant is not climate controlled.

• B shift 3PM-11PM Monday with Friday with Saturdays as needed

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Inspect the forklift daily at the start of the shift ensuring all safety features are operational. Complete checklist documenting inspection.
• Safely track and move materials throughout the facility safely and efficiently
• Assureallmaterialsshippedandwarehousearehandledinamannerthatpreventsdamage
• Loadandunloadtrucks according to department standards and customer demands.
• UseanRFscannerforreceiptsofreturnsordeliveries.
• Verifyallcounts,quantities,qualityand descriptionsofproductsandmaterialsreceived, shipped or warehouse are what is expected.
• Properlypalletizeorshrinkwrapaunit.
• Timelyandaccuratecompletionofpaperworkassociatedwiththemovementofproduct& materials.
• Responsibleforgeneralcleanlinessofthewarehouseandloadingdocks.
• Performregularinventoryandcyclecounts.
• Assistotherdepartmentsasneeded.Performotherdutiesasassigned.

What you need to succeed

• HighSchooldiplomaorG.E.D.
• Musthaveavalid driver’slicense.
• Previous forklift experience in a high-volume high-speed environment preferred
• Forklift driver certification valid during the last 12 months is preferred
• AbilitytolearnproprietarysoftwareprogramsfortheCorrugatedManufacturingsystems.
• Must have ability to the basic ability to read and write in English.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, comprehend simple instructions, follow maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Musthaveabilitytoperformbasicarithmeticdealingwithdecimals,fractions,rations,etc.
• Abilitytoreadatapemeasure.
• Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelywithallemployeesandtocustomers,both verballyandin writing
• Mustbeabletomaintaingood attendance.
• Mustbeavailabletoworkovertimeandweekends or other shifts.
• kneel, navigate stairs though the entire shift and drive in reverse.

What we offer

• Comprehensivetrainingwithnumerouslearninganddevelopmentopportunities.
• Anattractivesalarythatreflectsskills,competencies,andpotential.
• A career in a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and fundamental elements of daily work

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