Packaging Stacker & Forklift Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Lakeland, FL is hiring a warehouse associate to prep and stage cartons, feed printers, and ensure quality. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, read tape measures, and support daily production while following safety rules and company procedures.

The role requires basic math skills, the ability to read and follow instructions, and a drug screening after offer. Join a team committed to safe, efficient packaging operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and use basic math.
• 8th grade education.
• Experience with forklifts and pallet jacks preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and read instructions.

Responsibilities

• Preps bundles of cartons for printing and stacks/feeds cartons to printer.
• Cleans and preps printing plates
• Manually wrap cases if shrink tunnel is not in operation
• Checks quality of boxes and communicates issues to printer operator
• Uses forklift and pallet jack to move boxes and stage shipments
• Performs pre-shift PIT inspections and maintains a clean work area

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Reading tape measure

Quality checks

Safety procedures

Team communication

Education

8th grade education

Tools

Fork truck

Printer

Waste baler

Manual pallet jack

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Lakeland, FL is hiring a warehouse associate to prep and stage cartons, feed printers, and ensure quality. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, read tape measures, and support daily production while following safety rules and company procedures.

The role requires basic math skills, the ability to read and follow instructions, and a drug screening after offer. Join a team committed to safe, efficient packaging operations.