Material Handler -Fletcher 1st

Smurfit Westrock; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock on Hendersonville Rd in Fletcher, NC seeks a warehouse/ material handler to receive, pull, and ship materials across production departments. You will load/unload, track movements, and keep records accurate.

The role requires basic math, data entry, teamwork, and the ability to work overtime during peak periods; drug screening after offer; committed to safety and environment guidelines.

Qualifications

• Prior material handling experience is preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain a forklift license.
• Basic computer/data entry knowledge is required.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations accurately.
• Teamwork and clear communication are essential.
• Adaptability to changes and fast learning are needed.
• Must demonstrate accuracy, reliability and time management.

Responsibilities

• Receives and pulls raw materials and finished goods for production.
• Delivers shipments to departments and records moves for inventory.
• Loads and unloads using forklift/pallet jack.
• Interfaces with truckers to secure documentation and samples.
• Ensures schedule alignment with presses and stock pulls for label dept.
• Separates and discards waste materials properly.
• Follows SOPs, policies and safety/environmental guidelines.
• Records production time and task durations accurately.
• Performs all assigned work on schedule and to standard.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift license

Material handling

Inventory control

Data entry

Basic arithmetic

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Overtime readiness

Attendance

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

LOCATION: 4600 Hendersonville Rd. (Building B), Fletcher NC

Deliver raw materials and finished goods to the appropriate departments upon request in a timely manner. Accurately track material movements in and out of the department (s) in hard copy and electronic data base and responsible for the accuracy of inventory.

Description & Requirements

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.

LOCATION: 4600 Hendersonville Rd. (Building B), Fletcher NC

Deliver raw materials and finished goods to the appropriate departments upon request in a timely manner. Accurately track material movements in and out of the department (s) in hard copy and electronic data base and responsible for the accuracy of inventory.

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 amount 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 fork lift license.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of or ability learn safety rules and procedures and operating policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge (data entry).
• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• 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.

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.