Material Handler - Forklift Expert for Day/Night Shifts

Smurfit Westrock; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 2,843,366 - 3,099,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Benefits

Health insurance

Overtime pay

Career growth

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Material Handler to support production and shipping. You will operate forklifts, move materials, inspect loads, and ensure safe handling while maintaining accurate paperwork.

Day and night shifts are offered. Starting pay is $20.64 per hour with a 60-day raise to $22.50/hr plus a $0.40 shift differential on the 3rd shift. Day-one benefits and comprehensive health coverage are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or equivalent. (College a plus).
• 3-5 years material handling experience with powered forklift preferred.
• Ability to lift, push and/or pull up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, bend and kneel during shift.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and promote safety programs.
• Support converting equipment to ensure steady supply of materials, WIP and packing supplies.
• Remove completed product from equipment and transfer to storage areas.
• Inspect product to ensure tags and identifiers are correct.
• Transport product to staging area and ensure accurate paperwork.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

MS Office

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Material Handler to support production and shipping. You will operate forklifts, move materials, inspect loads, and ensure safe handling while maintaining accurate paperwork.

Day and night shifts are offered. Starting pay is $20.64 per hour with a 60-day raise to $22.50/hr plus a $0.40 shift differential on the 3rd shift. Day-one benefits and comprehensive health coverage are provided.