Forklift Operator & Inventory Specialist

Smurfit-Westrock; Ridgeway (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Material Handler – Assembly to load/unload trucks, warehouse products, and supply production lines with requested materials. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in counting, and efficient material movement across the facility.

Overtime may be required, and teamwork is essential to keep production flowing. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, and experience with material handling equipment, including RF scanners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating instructions.
• Basic math skills and ability to perform routine calculations.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.
• Experience with material handling equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklift daily at start of shift and document safety checklist.
• Load and unload trucks and warehouse products and materials.
• Use an RF scanner for receipts, issues to lines, returns, and barcode locations.
• Verify counts and descriptions of received, shipped or warehoused products.
• Support production lines by delivering product and components as requested.
• Perform inventory and cycle counts.
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse and loading docks.
• Overtime is required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehousing

Production support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Material Handler – Assembly to load/unload trucks, warehouse products, and supply production lines with requested materials. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in counting, and efficient material movement across the facility.

Overtime may be required, and teamwork is essential to keep production flowing. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, and experience with material handling equipment, including RF scanners.