Forklift Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in sustainable packaging solutions as a Forklift Operator in Knoxville, TN. This role focuses on overseeing production efficiency, ensuring safety protocols, and managing inventory tasks. Ideal candidates will be motivated to work in a dynamic assembly environment, ensuring top quality and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to oversee production flow and ensure quality.
• Motivated to maintain production line efficiency.
• Responsible for adhering to safety rules and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor production flow on the line.
• Maintain line cleanliness through good housekeeping practices.
• Communicate with other departments and report issues to the Supervisor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Inventory control

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Job description

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Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

General Information

Job ID

ATR50895

Posting Job Title

Forklift Operator

Locations

TN Knoxville Assembly

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

21-May-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Summary

The Assembly Line Leader position is responsible for overseeing a production line within an Assembly and Contract Packaging plant, ensuring maximum productivity and quality.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Use the Work Order as a guide to individual job requirements and specifications.
• Set-up line or assist with line set-up as needed, using the line diagram.
• Responsible for inventory control, tracking and reconciliation of customer product and components, assuring that both are correct and properly placed on the line; kept in good supply as needed for the completion of the shift's production and the start of the next shift, if applicable.
• Assign temporary staffing service employees to individual tasks on the line as outlined in the work order, and train them accordingly.
• Oversee and monitor production flow on the line, trouble shoot problems, make equipment adjustments as needed, recommend and institute line improvements, and direct temporary staff labor issues to Assembly Supervisor.
• Motivate temporary staffing service employees in order to maintain maximum production line efficiency and meet production goals.
• Ensure that the completed finished product meets all specifications outlined in the Work Order and complete hourly quality checks to verify.
• Ensure adherence to Company policies, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and cGMPs (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), job specific instructions, and customer specific instructions.
• Accurately maintain all production paperwork, including recording and reconciling temporary staff labor hours, and enter production data into the computer system.
• Maintain line cleanliness through good housekeeping practices.
• Responsible for the safety on the line and for adhering to all safety rules and programs, and for attending all required safety training.
• Communicate with other departments, such as warehouse, maintenance and quality assurance as appropriate and necessary, and keep Supervisor apprised of issues related to the line.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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