Material Handler

WestRock Company; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Material Handler responsible for loading and unloading trucks, warehousing product and materials, and supplying production lines with requested items. The position operates on a schedule from 2 PM to 10:30 PM, with required overtime and weekends.

Successful candidates will need a High School Diploma or equivalent and should communicate effectively. Responsibilities also include verifying counts, completing paperwork, and maintaining cleanliness in the warehouse

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with management and team members.
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely, moving materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks; warehouse products and materials.
• Complete paperwork associated with the movement of product and materials.
• Perform regular inventory and cycle counts.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math functions

Detail-oriented work

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Material Handler - Assembly position is responsible for loading and unloading trucks; warehousing product and materials and supplying production lines with requested product and/or components.

Pay Rate: $18/hr.

Schedule: 2p-1030p (M-F) overtime and weekends as needed

How Will You Impact Packaging Solutions Smurfit WestRock:

• Inspect forklift daily at the start of the shift ensuring all safety features are operational.
• Complete checklist documenting inspection.
• Safe operation of forklift, moving materials throughout the facility.
• Assure all materials shipped and warehoused are handled in a manner that prevents damage.
• Load and unload trucks; warehouse products and materials.
• Use an RF scanner for receipts, issues to lines, returns and bar code locations.
• Verify all counts, quantities and descriptions of products and materials received, shipped or warehoused.
• Service production lines, delivering product and/or components as requested.
• Timely and accurate completion of paperwork associated with the movement of product and materials.
• Responsible for the general cleanliness of the warehouse and the loading docks.
• Perform regular inventory and cycle counts.
• Safely change forklift propane tanks and/or batteries as needed.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and team members.
• Perform basic math functions.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Ability to perform tasks under pressure, and within a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle detail-oriented work.
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as a primary job responsibility.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. intermittently during a typical work shift.
• Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties.
• Wear protective equipment as required.

What We Offer:

• Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
• Benefits include:
• Medical w/ HSA
• Dental Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.