Forklift Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Career development in a global company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Mooresville, NC is hiring for a Warehouse/Loader role. The position focuses on moving units to the warehouse or onto machines and trucks safely, with emphasis on proper banding and clear load tags.

You will perform last visual quality checks and ensure accurate unit and truck counts. The job requires a High School diploma or GED, forklift certification with 3–5 years of experience, shift flexibility, and the ability to read and understand order specs and load tags.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• Must read, write and speak English fluently; math skills will be assessed.
• Read and understand an order spec sheet and load tags.
• Lift Truck Training and driving test must be passed to be certified.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Move units to warehouse or load onto machines/trucks safely and efficiently.
• Ensure units are banded properly with visible load tags; check for broken or missing straps.
• Perform last visual quality inspection and keep unit and truck counts accurate.
• Understand FIFO to prevent inventory aging and assist unloading incoming material.
• Complete paperwork accurately and verify counts and inspection results.

Skills

English literacy

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Mooresville, NC 28115

The opportunity:

• Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility
• Focusing on our customers’ success will allow you opportunities to develop and grow your career in manufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To move units to warehouse and or load units onto machines or onto trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible to ensure that all units are banded properly; have a clearly visible load tag on them when being loaded; and that there are no broken or missing straps on the units.
• This position performs our last visual quality inspection. Position is also responsible to ensure that unit and truck counts are correct and that all paperwork is accurate.
• Individual must understand FIFO to ensure that inventory does not become aged. Position will also unload incoming material as needed and will be responsible to perform a visual quality inspection on items and ensure that unit and truck counts are accurate.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Ensure our customers get the quality, consistency, and responsiveness they deserve.
• Embrace the WestRock culture, based on values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

What you need to succeed:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification with 3-5 years forklift experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts; available to work overtime.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Math skills will be assessed.
• Read and understand an order spec sheet.
• Read and understand load tags.
• Understand unitizing and palletizing information.
• Able to successfully complete Lift Truck Training and pass the written and driving skills test to be certified Lift Truck Operator.
• Adapt and have ability to fit into plant safety culture.
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

What we offer:

• 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.

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