Material Handler

Smurfit Westrock; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Material Handler to efficiently manage materials from Manufacturing and Suppliers into our Assembly Plants and toward customers. You will operate electric pallet jacks, reach trucks, clamp trucks, and RF scanners with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of forklift experience. A drug screening is required after a conditional job offer, and candidates must be able to read safety rules and operate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years forklift experience required.
• Must be able to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound trucks and warehouse materials.
• Load outbound shipments and move materials within the plant.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Complete paperwork with accuracy for material movements.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Pass drug screening after conditional offer.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Stand-up reach truck

Clamp truck

Sit-down swing reach truck

RF Scanner

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Material Handler

Summary

The Material Handler position is responsible for efficiently handling materials coming from Manufacturing and outside Suppliers that is being processed into our Assembly Plants and being sent to our customers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Be proficient and knowledgeable about safely operating an electric pallet jack, stand-up reach truck, clamp truck and sit-down swing reach truck.
• Complete a daily safety/maintenance checklist on the material handling equipment at the beginning of each shift. Ensure all safety equipment and devices are in place and working properly before you operate the equipment.
• Safely operate all material handling equipment within the plant to prevent damage or personal injury.
• Unload inbound trucks, warehouse materials, supply production lines, and load outbound shipments.
• Utilize safety precautions and guidelines to ensure each trailer is safe to load/unload.
• Properly unitize and mark materials.
• Load various pallets to maximize trailer utilization while minimizing transit damage.
• Complete all paperwork associated with the movement of materials with accuracy and efficiency.
• Will us an RF Scanner to load, unload, and moving items within the warehouse.
• Assist in other areas as needed to maintain a team approach.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Responsible for lockout /tag out of all trucks before loading or unloading.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma or GED minimum.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and basic computer skills.

Other Qualifications

Must have at least two years forklift experience and have proficient math skills. Experience with scanners a plus but is not mandatory.

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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.