Forklift Operator — High-Volume Shipping ($23.88/hr)

Smurfit Westrock; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Total rewards benefits after 60 days

Competitive salary

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a forklift driver to operate an industrial forklift in a high-volume warehouse. You will load/unload trucks, scan receipts, inspect equipment, and ensure safe, accurate handling of materials for a busy plant that ships up to 60 trailers daily.

Roles include daily safety checks, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with teams. Training on first shift with 60-day onboarding, potential shifts include 7p–7a with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Previous forklift experience in high-volume environments preferred.
• Forklift driver certification valid in last 12 months preferred.
• Ability to learn proprietary software for Corrugated Manufacturing systems.
• Basic reading/writing in English required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the forklift daily at shift start; complete safety checklist.
• Safely track and move materials throughout the facility.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Ensure materials shipped and warehouse handling prevent damage.
• Load and unload trucks per standards and customer demands.
• Use an RF scanner for receipts of returns or deliveries.
• Verify counts, quantities, quality and descriptions of products received or shipped.
• Assist production lines by delivering products as requested.
• Palletize or shrink wrap units as required.
• Complete paperwork related to movement of products and materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Corrugated Manufacturing systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a forklift driver to operate an industrial forklift in a high-volume warehouse. You will load/unload trucks, scan receipts, inspect equipment, and ensure safe, accurate handling of materials for a busy plant that ships up to 60 trailers daily.

Roles include daily safety checks, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with teams. Training on first shift with 60-day onboarding, potential shifts include 7p–7a with overtime as needed.