Material Handler (3rd Shift)

WestRock Company; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging solutions is seeking a Material Handler. This role involves operating various material handling equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring safety within the workplace. Ideal candidates will prioritize safety and efficiency while executing warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in operating electric pallet jack and other handling equipment.
• Knowledgeable about safety protocols and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to accurately complete material movement paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate material handling equipment.
• Unload inbound trucks and manage warehouse materials.
• Conduct daily inventory counts and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Equipment Operation

Inventory Management

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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 include the following:

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all materials; perform daily cycle counts.
• Assist in other areas as needed to maintain a tram approach.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.