Material Handler Forklift

Smurfit Westrock plc; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision after 3 个月

Paid Time Off

A workplace culture built on integrity

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Warehouse Associate to stage materials, move work in process, and prepare shipments. You will work with various departments to ensure timely material flow and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

The role requires forklift license or ability to obtain one, basic data entry and arithmetic, strong teamwork and communication, and flexibility for overtime during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift license required or able to obtain.
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Teamwork and effective communication.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change.
• Good attendance required.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Stage trays, cages, pallets, cartons, dollies, skids, cut material and waste containers as required.
• Manage chipboard on and off of dollies and skids.
• Empty waste containers in each process area.
• Seperate and discard corrugated, printed material, garbage.
• Perform banding and stretch wrapping of materials for shipment.
• Deliver shipments to departments and interface with truckers.
• Back-up shipping, receiving and warehousing duties as needed.
• Follow procedures, policies, and safety guidelines.
• Record production information and time spent on tasks.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Attendance

Tools

Data entry

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Pay: $22 - $24 per hour

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 available after 3 months
• Paid Time Off
• A workplace culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing opportunities to learn and grow.

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