Material Handler

WestRock Company; Ridgeway (VA); On-site; USD 2,651,880 - 3,030,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Forklift Operator in Ridgeway, Virginia to manage loading and unloading of trucks and warehousing of materials. The successful candidate will operate the forklift safely, conduct daily inspections, and maintain cleanliness in the work area.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, a minimum of 2 years of sit-down forklift experience, and fluency in English. Benefits begin on day one, offering various health plans and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Sit-down Forklift Experience.
• Ability to interpret instructions in various forms.
• General fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks; warehouse products and materials.
• Safely operate forklift, moving materials throughout the facility.
• Complete checklist documenting inspection of the forklift.

Skills

Sit-down Forklift Experience

Basic math functions

Effective communication

Detail-oriented work

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading and unloading trucks; warehousing product and materials and supplying production lines with requested product and/or components.

Pay rate: $19.25hr. plus a 0.50 cent shift diff

Schedule: 3pm-11pm overtime as needed

How Will You Impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions

• 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
• 2+ years of Sit-down Forklift Experience.
• 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.

Benefit Eligibility Begins Day 1

• 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.