Warehouse Materials Handler & Forklift Operator

westrockcoffeeinternaljobs; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Coffee is seeking a Warehouse Associate -- Material Handler to support day-to-day material flow, shipping/receiving, loading and unloading, forklift and pallet jack operation, and accurate inventory transactions.

You will work under the Inventory Supervisor, maintain OSHA-compliant safety practices, perform cycle counts, stock, stage, and transfer materials, and help ensure production lines receive packaging and materials on time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating applicable PIT equipment.
• Minimum 1 year warehouse or manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years of powered lift truck experience.
• Ability to use basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow a schedule, as well as verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with supervisor to determine production materials that will be needed for scheduled production runs.
• Complete RF transactions in real-time to maintain inventory accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other powered industrial trucks (PIT) in accordance with training, site rules, and OSHA requirements.
• Perform receiving and shipping activities, including loading/unloading of trailers, verifying counts, and documenting product movement.
• Pick, stage, stock, and transfer inventory using powered equipment and barcode scanning technology to execute system transactions accurately.
• Maintain dock, staging, and warehouse cleanliness in compliance with OSHA and safety regulation to support safe operations and audit readiness.
• Bale recyclable materials and dispose of waste using trash compactors and designated procedures while maintaining proper segregation and housekeeping.
• Follow all safety procedures; continuously monitor work areas for hazards and report concerns, near misses, and incidents promptly.
• Comply with all company policies, SOPs, quality standards, food safety requirements and GMP practices.
• Assist with cycle counts, location audits, and other warehouse duties as assigned by management.
• Supply production lines with correct packaging materials in the required quantities; stage materials in designated locations with strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Return unused packaging materials from production lines to the warehouse promptly and accurately, completing all required system transactions in a timely manner.
• Transport pallets of finished goods to the dock for stretch wrapping, staging, and shipping; ensure pallets are secure.
• Supply appropriate quantities of roasted coffee i to the production lines in a timely manner, utilizing FIFO methods to safeguard product freshness and prevent expiring products.
• Demonstrate urgency and ownership by responding promptly to production requests and completing tasks accurately within required time frames.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Reading/writing instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

WestRock Coffee is seeking a Warehouse Associate -- Material Handler to support day-to-day material flow, shipping/receiving, loading and unloading, forklift and pallet jack operation, and accurate inventory transactions.

You will work under the Inventory Supervisor, maintain OSHA-compliant safety practices, perform cycle counts, stock, stage, and transfer materials, and help ensure production lines receive packaging and materials on time.