Material Handler Forklift

Smurfit Westrock Company; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Hicksville, NY is seeking a warehouse associate to stage materials, move work in process, segregate waste, and support outbound shipments. You will operate basic warehouse equipment, including forklift if licensed, perform data entry, and ensure accurate documentation for shipments while keeping work areas clean and safe.

The role requires teamwork, reliable attendance, willingness to work overtime during busy periods, the ability to learn procedures, and candidates

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift license required or able to obtain.
• Ability to learn safety rules and operating policies.
• Basic data entry and arithmetic proficiency.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed and maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Stages trays, cages, pallets, cartons, dollies, skids, cut material, folded material and waste containers as required.
• Manages chipboard on and off of dollies and skids.
• Empties waste containers in each process area.
• Separates and properly discards corrugated, printed material, miscellaneous garbage.
• Performs banding, stretch wrapping etc. of materials for shipment.
• Delivers shipments to various departments.
• Interfaces with truckers for outbound shipments, ensures all necessary documentation and samples are properly secured with outgoing shipments.
• Acts as a back-up for shipping, receiving and warehousing.
• 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 all other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift license

Team player

Safety awareness

Data entry

Arithmetic skills

Good communication

Attendance

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Issue raw materials in a timely fashion to designated work stations. Move work in process to designated areas. Segregate printed materials from other waste and dispose.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Stages trays, cages, pallets, cartons, dollies, skids, cut material, folded material and waste containers as required.
• Manages chipboard on and off of dollies and skids.
• Empties waste containers in each process area.
• Separates and properly discards corrugated, printed material, miscellaneous garbage.
• Performs banding, stretch wrapping etc. of materials for shipment.
• Delivers shipments to various departments.
• Interfaces with truckers for outbound shipments, ensures all necessary documentation and samples are properly secured with outgoing shipments.
• Acts as a back-up for shipping, receiving and warehousing.
• 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 all other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior warehouse 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 maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available on 1st day
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off

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