Forklift Operator — On-Site, Day-1 Benefits

Smurfit Westrock; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical w/ HSA

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a forklift operator at our Houston facility to safely move materials, support production, shipping, and inventory control on-site.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trailers, maintaining inventory locations, and ensuring accurate shipments. Applicants should have 3–5 years forklift experience and the ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 to 5 years of forklift experience in shipping, warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift or complete company forklift certification requirements.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend basic English.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform physical tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks and follow established safety procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently to support production, shipping, and warehouse operations.
• Load and unload trailers ensuring products are handled, secured, and protected.
• Transport raw materials and finished goods to maintain efficient workflow.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations and product tracking through system transactions and scanning.
• Verify product identification, load tags, and shipment accuracy; escalate discrepancies as needed.
• Conduct pre-shift equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns.

Conocimientos

English literacy

Measurement reading

Basic math

Physical stamina

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

RF scanners

WMS

Descripción del empleo

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a forklift operator at our Houston facility to safely move materials, support production, shipping, and inventory control on-site.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trailers, maintaining inventory locations, and ensuring accurate shipments. Applicants should have 3–5 years forklift experience and the ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.