Forklift Operator: 2nd/3rd Shift, Safety & Growth

Smurfit Westrock; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) company match

80 hours of vacation

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking Fork Truck Operator(s) to join our Shipping Team at our Devens and Lunenburg corrugated facilities. You will operate industrial forklifts to safely load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the warehouse and shipping areas.

Join a high-volume operation with a focus on safety, accuracy, and timely delivery. Overtime is common; rain or shine, you will support loading ~50 trailers daily and ensure proper inventory processing using RF scanners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver\'s license is required.
• Basic math, including decimals, fractions, and ratios, is required.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and alternate shifts as needed.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background screening and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the warehouse and shipping areas.
• Conduct daily forklift inspections and complete safety checklists before operating equipment.
• Safely transport raw materials, finished goods, and inventory throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trailers according to customer requirements and department standards.
• Use RF scanners to process receipts, returns, shipments, and inventory transactions.
• Verify counts, quantities, quality, and product descriptions for incoming and outgoing materials.
• Supply production lines with materials as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory checks.

Skills

Basic math

Tape measure reading

Safety-conscious

Attendance reliability

Overtime availability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Forklift equipment

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking Fork Truck Operator(s) to join our Shipping Team at our Devens and Lunenburg corrugated facilities. You will operate industrial forklifts to safely load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the warehouse and shipping areas.

Join a high-volume operation with a focus on safety, accuracy, and timely delivery. Overtime is common; rain or shine, you will support loading ~50 trailers daily and ensure proper inventory processing using RF scanners.