Forklift Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Global packaging company culture

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Forklift Operator - Shipping in Mooresville, NC to move and load units safely, perform quality checks, and support warehouse operations in a fast-paced packaging facility.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, forklift certification with 3–5 years’ experience, and fluency in English. Background check and drug screen are required. Training and competitive pay are included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification with 3–5 years forklift experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Must read, write and speak English fluently; basic math skills may be required.

Responsibilities

• Move units to warehouse and load onto machines or trucks safely.
• Ensure units are banded properly with visible load tags and secure straps intact.
• Perform last visual quality inspection and maintain accurate unit and truck counts.
• Understand FIFO to prevent inventory aging and unload incoming material as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Order specs reading

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Lift Truck Training

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Forklift Operator - Shipping

279 Mooresville Blvd

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 ImpactWestRock

• 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.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employercommitted to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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