Warehouse Forklift Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Sandy Springs is seeking a safety-focused Warehouse Operator to join our on-site team. You will operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move, load, and stage paper-based packaging, containerboard, and recycling materials.

You will support production lines, shipping and receiving, inventory control, and basic quality checks in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment that values safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and basic material handling equipment.
• Strong focus on safety and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Move, load, and stage paper-based packaging, containerboard and recycling materials.
• Support production lines, shipping/receiving, and inventory control.
• Perform basic quality checks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Quality checks

Safety awareness

Tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a safety-focused Warehouse Operator to support our sustainable packaging operations in Sandy Springs. In this on-site role, you will operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move, load, and stage paper-based packaging, containerboard, and recycling materials. Responsibilities include supporting production lines, shipping and receiving, inventory control, and basic quality checks. You’ll work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment that emphasizes safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow into manufacturing, logistics, or supervisory roles.