Material Handler Forklift

Avature; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging solutions seeks a Material Handler for their Valley DC department. The role involves transporting raw materials and managing inventory within the warehouse, alongside operating forklifts and ensuring safety standards. Candidates are expected to have a GED and relevant experience. Join a diverse workforce committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Two years of material handling experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Forklift experience preferred on extended reach and stand-up forklifts.
• Ability to read/write to accomplish tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials throughout the warehouse and load/unload trucks.
• Operate traditional fork lift and extended reach forklifts.
• Use warehouse management system for locating goods.

Skills

Safety Standards

Quality Control

Productivity

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Management

Education

GED/High School Diploma

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.

POSITIONS : MATERIAL HANDLER

DEPARTMENT: Valley DC

Responsible for transporting raw materials, work in process and finished goods throughout the warehouse and load and unload transport trucks.

Operate traditional fork life and extended reach forklifts in a distribution center.

Unload finished goods from trailers and place in storage racks

Load finished goods based on customer orders

Use the warehouse management system for locating goods in the storage racks (for both putting away and pulling orders)

Required for success:

• GED/High school diploma
• Two years material handling experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
• Read/write to accomplish completing forms and/or communicating simple instructions
• Ability to carry out task which require a sequence of steps usually performed in a particular order

Qualifications :

• Demonstrated record of meeting or exceeding standards for safety, quality, and productivity
• Forklift experience preferred on extended reach and stand-up forklifts for DC
• Accuracy of input (manual input) into warehouse management system
• Understanding of WIP, finished goods and roll inventory accuracy .
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving and proper loading procedures.
• Familiar with warehouse locations and labeling

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.