Warehouse Operator

WestRock Company; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Warehouse Operator in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role includes assembling materials, receiving products, and maintaining safety standards in the warehouse. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and forklift certification. Ideal candidates will have experience in warehouse operations and be fluent in English. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement. Salary ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, with potential for career advancement in a global packaging company.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required.
• One or more years of experience as a warehouse clerk preferred.
• Ability to perform job duties in severe weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble materials for customer orders and maintain quality standards.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Document and record customer returns as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety policies in the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic computer literacy

Fluent in English

Warehouse organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Opportunity summary: As Warehouse Operator you are responsible for all phases of assembling materials for customer orders, receiving new and returned products, and maintaining safety and quality standards within the warehouse.

$18 - $20/hr

M-F 730a-4p

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions:

• Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts; transfer materials, unloading, processing, loading and storage areas.
• Move outgoing product using hand truck, forklift, or other material handling equipment, in accordance with all safety policies, to loading dock.
• Receive, sort and place incoming products in appropriate warehouse location.
• Document and record any customer return as required.
• Record amounts of material shipped or received in Victory computer system.
• Mark materials and product with Victory inventory codes.
• Notify Supervisor, General Manager or Office Manager of any product, safety, or customer concerns.
• Assist with general counting of inventory.
• Open all containers, crates or bales as required to sort and maintain stock.
• Organize the warehouse for cleanliness and safety at all times.
• Sweep, mop, and perform other routine maintenance.
• Maintain all safety standards, including wearing protective clothing and eyewear as required.
• Maintain all quality indicators for operations by verifying product quantity/quality before delivery.
• Keep the warehouse accessible and safe for branch staff and visitors.
• Coordinate last minute or unscheduled deliveries will be necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift Certified
• One or more years’ experience as warehouse clerk preferred.
• Fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Basic computer literacy preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Perform job duties in severe weather conditions: heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Walk for distances of 100 yards repeatedly and without assistance.
• Lift 50 pounds and without assistance or equipment
• Utilize all material handling equipment without assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time as a primary job responsibility.
• Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties.
• Wear protective equipment as required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

Benefits include:

• Medical w/ HSA
• Dental Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.