Material Handler

Smurfit Westrock; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Material Handler to efficiently move materials from manufacturing and suppliers into assembly lines and out to customers.

The role requires forklift experience, solid math skills, and the ability to operate RF scanners and various warehouse equipment. Candidates must pass drug screening after a conditional offer and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years forklift experience.
• Proficient math skills.
• Experience with scanners a plus but not mandatory.
• Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric pallet jack, stand-up reach truck, clamp truck and sit-down swing reach truck.
• Unload inbound trucks and warehouse materials; load outbound shipments.
• Utilize RF Scanner to load, unload and move items within the warehouse.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and area; follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Complete paperwork accurately for the movement of materials.

Skills

Forklift experience

Math skills

Computer skills

RF Scanner

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

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.