Material Handler - 3rd shift

Smurfit Westrock plc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 24,480 - 34,866; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Kentucky is looking for a Material Handler for the 2nd shift (Monday-Friday from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm). The role involves efficient handling of materials from manufacturing and suppliers, ensuring safety, and supporting production lines.

Starting pay is $21.54/hr, with potential bonuses and benefits including health insurance, paid vacations, and more. Candidates must successfully complete a drug screening after a conditional job offer.

Qualifications

• Proficient in operating various material handling equipment.
• Knowledgeable about safety and operational checklists.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate material handling equipment.
• Unload inbound trucks and supply production lines.
• Complete safety/maintenance checklists before shifts.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of working area.

Skills

Operating electric pallet jack

Operating stand-up reach truck

Operating clamp truck

Operating sit-down swing reach truck

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

Shift: 2nd (Monday-Friday 3:00pm to 11pm)

Pay: $21.54/hr.

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

• 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.

The starting rate is $21.54 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentives, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at www.Smurfit Westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 07/29/2026.

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