Night Shift Material Handler — Forklift & Warehouse

Smurfit-Westrock; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Rural Hall, NC, is seeking a Material Handler to efficiently move materials between manufacturing and suppliers. You will operate forklifts and related equipment on a 4:15pm–2:15am shift, unload inbound goods, stock materials, and support production lines.

Safety and accuracy are essential, with daily paperwork and inventory checks. The role requires at least a high school diploma, 2 years of sit-down forklift experience, and English fluency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of sit-down forklift experience.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• One year or more of experience as warehouse clerk preferred.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Basic computer literacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric pallet jacks, forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, and sit-down swing reach trucks.
• Unload inbound materials and warehouse them; support production lines.
• Load outbound shipments and check trailers for safety.
• Maintain accurate inventory and complete daily cycle counts.
• Complete movement paperwork accurately and timely.
• Ensure materials are properly unitized and labeled.
• Assist other areas to maintain a team approach.
• Overtime is required.

Skills

Sit-Down Forklift experience

English fluency

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Rural Hall, NC, is seeking a Material Handler to efficiently move materials between manufacturing and suppliers. You will operate forklifts and related equipment on a 4:15pm–2:15am shift, unload inbound goods, stock materials, and support production lines.

Safety and accuracy are essential, with daily paperwork and inventory checks. The role requires at least a high school diploma, 2 years of sit-down forklift experience, and English fluency.