Forklift Operator

Smurfit Westrock Company; Athens (AL); Híbrido; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a Shipping Department associate for 3rd shift. The role involves unloading lines, loading finished products into trucks, and ensuring correct packing lists. You will perform final quality checks and coordinate with the Shipping Supervisor to optimize trailer utilization.

Qualifications include basic math, ability to read paperwork, computer literacy, and strong communication with team members and leadership. Overtime and flexible shift work are required.

Formación

• Basic math skills required.
• Able to read paperwork and load tags.
• Proficient in using computers.
• Good communication with peers and supervisors.

Responsabilidades

• Remove finished product from unloading lines and load into designated truck or warehouse location.
• Unload incoming trucks and verify packing lists match items on the truck.
• Act as final quality check for products leaving the facility; stop shipment if not up to standard.
• Load trucks to maximize trailer utilization and protect product during shipment.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain shipping area housekeeping.
• Work overtime as needed and be able to work any shift.

Conocimientos

Basic math

Read paperwork

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Herramientas

Lift truck operation

Descripción del empleo

Shipping Department

3 rd Shift

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

Remove finished product, including sheets and finished packages from unloading lines and load the product into designated truck or warehouse location. Unload incoming trucks with sheet stock and check to verify that packing list agrees with items on truck. This position will report to the Shipping Supervisor.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Act as the final quality check for product leaving the facility. If not up to acceptable quality standards, stop the shipment and communicate with appropriate personnel.
• Inspect the maintenance of the lift truck and fill out lift truck repair sheet when necessary.
• Work with Shipping Lead and or Supervisor regarding proper loading of orders for multiple stops. loads based on delivery schedule.
• Load trucks as outlined by Supervisor/Scheduler.
• Determine the best way of loading trucks to maximize trailer utilization and to protect the product during shipment.
• Work together with other loaders to keep lines empty and trucks loaded.
• Unload lines coming from the Unitizer.
• Determine how to route orders from the Unitizer whether they are staged on the floor or loaded onto a truck.
• Ensure that all trailers have been dock locked or that wheels have been choked.
• Clean empty trailers prior to loading.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Maintain housekeeping in the shipping area.
• Blow out the Lift Truck daily.
• Work overtime as needed (covering vacations and absences).
• Must be able to work any shift as needed.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Must be able to do basic math.
• Must be able to read paperwork/load tags.
• Good working knowledge of computers
• Good communication skills with peers, supervisor and leadership over the radio or in person.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day with intermittent breaks during shift.
• Frequently walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, twisting, bending, kneeling, heavy use of hands/forearms.
• Ability to lift a propane tank which is a minimum of 50 lbs. for fuel changeout during shift.

SAFETY

• PPE (personal protective equipment) will be required.
• Understand safe work practices and emergency action plan for the plant.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing/Assembly, indoor, concrete floor, dust, good ventilation, moving machinery.
• Heat/Cold changes in temperature and /or humidity changes.

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