Forklift Driver

Smurfit Westrock; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,929,600; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Forklift Operator to load and unload materials, move goods to storage areas, and scan units into correct locations. You will operate powered industrial trucks safely, inspect equipment, and adhere to company policies.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trailers, maintaining organized stock, and ensuring accurate paperwork. Prior shipping forklift experience and basic English proficiency are required; overtime may be needed, with physical fitness to lift

Qualifications

• Able to read, speak, write and comprehend basic English.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Good physical condition, e.g. able to lift 25–50 lb on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for the forklift in a safe manner.
• Load and unload trailers, including sheet orders with or without pallets.
• Move finished products from machines to storage locations and scanning units into locations.
• Maintain neat, orderly and safe stacks of stock in storage areas and keep accurate location records in paperwork/computer.
• Follow safety procedures and report any issues to supervision.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely and assist other forklift operators as needed.

Skills

English literacy

Overtime availability

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.

Primary Duties

• Operate and care for the forklift in a safe manner
• Load and unload trailers, including sheet orders with or without pallets
• Take finished product from the unitizer line and store in proper locations in the shipping department; this includes the shipping line in the corrugator. Scan all units into proper locations
• Check units and load tags for accuracy; report any problems to supervision as they occur
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before the start of the shift and when operating a new forklift; turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs
• Ensure that all units loaded on trailers for delivery have proper number of bands in proper locations, adequate cover sheets, adequate stretch wrap if necessary, and any other details which may affect the appearance or protection of the units
• Locate stock before the start of the run
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines
• Remove finished goods from machines
• Maintain, neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas
• Maintain accurate location of stock ins storage area by paperwork/ computer
• Transfer units manually in the computer
• Look up history of unitized inventory
• Hand unitize units as necessary
• Hand wrap units together as necessary
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary
• Follow LOTO procedures
• Notify supervision of needed repairs
• Regular and timely attendance required.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
• May be assigned to other projects and duties

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Able to read, speak, write and comprehend basic English
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Good physical condition, i.e. able to lift 25-50# on a consistent basis
• Read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• Prior shipping forklift experience is required
• Prior work experience in the corrugated box industry

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