Forklift Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybride; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical w/ HSA

Mental Health

401(k)

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance

Training & development opportunities

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Forklift Operator for 2nd shift to load and unload materials, move items to storage, and support shipping operations. You will inspect forklifts, operate them safely, and keep accurate records while following company policies and safety rules.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, basic English, and prior forklift shipping experience. The role demands physical fitness, overtime availability, and adherence to locker and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to read, speak, write and comprehend basic English.
• Prior shipping forklift experience is required.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated box industry.

Responsabilités

• Operate powered industrial trucks to load/unload materials and move them to storage areas, machines, docks, and into trailers.
• Load and unload trailers, including sheet orders with or without pallets.
• Record forklift inspections and report issues to supervision.
• Ensure proper securing, wrapping, and tagging of units for shipment.
• Transfer units manually in the computer and look up inventory history.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain housekeeping.

Connaissances

English literacy

Forklift experience

Tape measure reading

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Forklift operation

Description du poste

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

2 ND SHIFT

The Opportunity:

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.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• 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
• 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.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management

What you need to succeed:

• 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.

What we offer:

Benefit eligibility begins after you have completed 30 days the following 1 st of the month:

• Benefits include:
• Medical w/ HSA
• Mental Health
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance
• 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.