Material Handler 1st Shift

Smurfit Westrock; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Material Handler for its Winston-Salem Manufacturing site. The role involves operating forklifts and related equipment, unloading inbound materials, stocking inventory, and supporting production lines on a 1st shift.

You will complete equipment checklists, ensure safety practices, and handle shipment documentation. Overtime is required, and a drug screening is conducted after a conditional offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Experience as warehouse clerk preferred.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Two Sit-Down Forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Basic computer literacy encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Electric Pallet Jacks, Forklifts, Stand-up Reach Trucks, and Sit-down Swing Reach Trucks.
• Unload inbound shipments and warehouse materials, supply production lines, and load outbound shipments.
• Complete a daily material handling equipment (MHE) checklist before shift.
• Ensure safety equipment and devices are in place and operating correctly.
• Maintain accurate inventory and perform daily cycle counts.
• Prepare and process paperwork for material movements accurately and timely.

Skills

Forklift operation

English fluency

Safety consciousness

Basic computer literacy

Warehouse clerical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sit-Down Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

Material Handler - Winston-Salem Manufacturing

Shift: 1st

The Opportunity:

The Material Handler is responsible for the efficient handling of materials from Manufacturing and outside Suppliers going to our Assembly Plants and Customers.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Responsible for operating Electric Pallet Jacks, Forklifts, Stand-up Reach Trucks, and Sit-down Swing Reach Trucks.
• Complete a daily checklist on Material Handling Equipment (MHE) before the start of the shift.
• Ensure all safety equipment and devices are in place and working properly.
• Safe operation of the MHE within the plant to prevent damage or personal injury.
• Responsible for unloading inbounds, warehousing materials, supplying production lines and loading outbound shipments.
• Checking the trailers to make sure they are safe to use.
• Ensuring materials are properly unitized and marked.
• Accurately checking the quantity and description of the materials handled.
• Loading various size pallets to maximize trailer cube while minimizing in transit damage.
• Completing paperwork associated with the movement of materials in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate inventory of all materials and completing daily cycle counts.
• Assisting other areas as need to maintain a team approach.
• May assist as a back up to the Warehouse Clerk when necessary
• 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
• Forklift certification a plus or must be willing to obtain upon hire
• One (1) or more experience as warehouse clerk preferred.
• Fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Basic computer literacy preferred but not required.
• Two (2) Sit-Down Forklift experience strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Perform job duties in severe weather conditions: heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Walk for distances of 100 yards repeatedly and without assistance.
• Lift 50pounds and without assistance or equipment
• Utilize all material handling equipment without assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time as a primary job responsibility.
• Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties.
• Wear protective equipment as required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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