Material Handler 3rd shift

Smurfit Westrock; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Hendersonville, NC. You will receive and pull raw materials and finished goods, load and unload trucks, and maintain accurate inventory records in our production environment.

You will work with forklift equipment, follow safety procedures, and support teams across departments. Key traits include attention to detail, reliability, and strong teamwork for success in this role. A drug screen may be required.

Qualifications

• Prior material handling experience preferred.
• Must have or obtain forklift license.
• Learn safety rules and operating policies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Receives and pulls raw materials and finished goods for production.
• Delivers shipments to departments and records moves for inventory.
• Loads/unloads trucks with forklift/pallet jack.
• Interfaces with truckers and secures documentation for shipments.
• Follows safety guidelines and keeps area clean and organized.
• Performs other duties as needed and works overtime during peak periods.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Adaptability

Time management

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Punctual attendance

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receives and pulls raw materials and finished goods for all production departments.
• Delivers shipments to various departments. Keeps accurate records of all moves and adjustments for inventory management system.
• Loads and unloads trucks with forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Interfaces with truckers for outbound shipments, ensures all necessary documentation and samples are properly secured with outgoing shipments.
• Verifies that the schedule matches the presses and pulls stock for the label department
• Separates and properly discards corrugated, printed material, miscellaneous garbage.
• Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position and department.
• Follows established policies, work instructions and safety and environmental guidelines.
• Records production information such as amounts of time spent on specific tasks.
• Performs all assigned work effectively and on schedule.
• Follows instructions accurately.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Performs other job duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior material handling experience is preferred.
• Must have or able to obtain a forklift license.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of or ability learn safety rules and procedures and operating policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to learn quickly and adapt to change.
• Must possess the following competencies: accuracy, reliability, decision making, time management and self-motivation.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Employee is required to: stand, be mobile, talk, see and hear.

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.