Lift Truck Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term bonus incentive

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts or health/s

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid sick leave as required by state/“

5 days of paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Job summary

WestRock in Milpitas, CA seeks a Warehouse/Lift Truck Operator to move units, load onto machines or trucks, and ensure safe, efficient handling. Responsibilities include banding, tagging, counting, and accurate paperwork, plus unloading and quality inspection.

Flexible shifts (1st-3rd) and overtime availability are required; Lift Truck certification is mandatory. Benefits include health/dental/vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a starting rate of $25.95 per hour depending on role and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Able to successfully complete Lift Truck Training and pass the written and driving skills test to be certified Lift Truck Operator.
• Flexible to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift; available to work overtime.
• Understand unitizing and palletizing information.

Responsibilities

• Move units to warehouse and/or load units into machines or onto trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure units are banded properly; have a clearly visible load tag on them when being loaded; and that there are no broken or missing straps on the units.
• Ensure that unit and truck counts are correct and all paperwork is accurate.
• Unload incoming material as needed and perform a visual quality inspection on items to verify that unit and truck counts are accurate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Lift Truck Certification

Job description

#LI-DNI

#LI-DNP

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Move units to warehouse and/or load units into machines or onto trucks in a safe and efficient manner
• Responsible for ensuring that all units are banded properly; have a clearly visible load tag on them when being loaded; and that there are no broken or missing straps on the units
• Responsible for ensuring that unit and truck counts are correct and all paperwork is accurate
• Unload incoming material as needed and will be responsible for performing a visual quality inspection on items to verify that unit and truck counts are accurate
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Impact WestRock:

• Ensure our Customers get the quality, consistency, and responsiveness they deserve
• Embrace the WestRock culture based on values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

What You Need to Succeed:

1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. Flexibility to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift; available to work overtime.
3. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Math skills will be assessed.
4. Understand unitizing and palletizing information.
5. Able to successfully complete Lift Truck Training and pass the written and driving skills test to be certified Lift Truck Operator.

The starting rate is $25.95 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location.

The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 5 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education.

Benefits:

• short-term bonus incentive
• health
• dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
• 5 days of paid vacation
• and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.