Forklift Operator: Safety-Driven Material Handler

Smurfit Westrock; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Anchorage is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate industrial trucks, load and unload materials, and move them between storage, machines, docks, and railroad cars. You will perform pre-shift inspections, maintain equipment, complete paperwork, and participate in Health and Safety programs.

A high school diploma or GED and ability to pass background and drug screening are required; overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform intermediate arithmetic dealing with decimals, fractions, ratios, etc.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screening
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Load/Unload trailers in a safe manner
• Material grading
• Placing processed material into inventory storage
• Monitor bale weights
• Complete all appropriate paperwork
• Perform pre-shift forklift inspection
• Perform routine preventive maintenance
• Maintains a basic knowledge of operations and procedures in all production departments.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment
• Completes all assigned trainings.
• Active participant in the Health and Safety programs of WestRock
• Performs other job duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading comprehension

Arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Anchorage is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate industrial trucks, load and unload materials, and move them between storage, machines, docks, and railroad cars. You will perform pre-shift inspections, maintain equipment, complete paperwork, and participate in Health and Safety programs.

A high school diploma or GED and ability to pass background and drug screening are required; overtime may be needed.