Material Handler -Fletcher 1st

Smurfit Westrock; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Material Handler in Hendersonville, NC to receive and pull materials, deliver shipments, and maintain accurate inventory records. The role requires forklift operation, basic data entry, and adherence to safety procedures in a fast-paced packaging environment.

You will load/unload trucks, coordinate with production departments, and help ensure timely material flow. Overtime may be required during busy periods; reliability and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior material handling experience preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain forklift license.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of basic safety rules and procedures.
• Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge (data entry).
• Arithmetic skills including additions, subtractions, multiplication and division.

Responsibilities

• Receives and pulls raw materials and finished goods for all production departments.
• Delivers shipments to various departments and keeps accurate records for inventory management.
• Loads and unloads trucks with forklift or pallet jack.
• Interfaces with truckers for outbound shipments and ensures documentation is secured.
• Verifies schedule accuracy and pulls stock for label department.

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry

Arithmetic

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Time management

Self-motivation

Reliability

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift license

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.

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.

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.