Material Handler
WestRock
Martinsville, VA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$16
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Detail Oriented, English Language, Equipment Safety, Forklift, Inventory Cycle Counts, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading Dock, Loading/Unloading, Manufacturing, Material Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Demands, Safety/Work Safety, Sustainability, Time Management, Warehousing
LOCATION
Martinsville, VA
POSTED
Today
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
The Opportunity: The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading and unloading trucks; warehousing product and materials and supplying production lines with requested product and/or components.
Pay rate: $16/hr. plus a 0.50 cent shift diff
Schedule: 3pm-11pm
How Will You Impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions:
- Inspect forklift daily at the start of the shift ensuring all safety features are operational.
- Complete checklist documenting inspection.
- Safe operation of forklift, moving materials throughout the facility.
- Assure all materials shipped and warehoused are handled in a manner that prevents damage.
- Load and unload trucks; warehouse products and materials.
- Use an RF scanner for receipts, issues to lines, returns, and bar code locations.
- Verify all counts, quantities and descriptions of products and materials received, shipped or warehoused.
- Service production lines, delivering product and/or components as requested.
- Timely and accurate completion of paperwork associated with the movement of product and materials.
- Responsible for the general cleanliness of the warehouse and the loading docks.
- Perform regular inventory and cycle counts.
- Safely change forklift propane tanks and/or batteries as needed.
- Assist other departments as needed.
- Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
- Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Overtime is required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of Sit-down Forklift Experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate with management and team members.
- Perform basic math functions.
- Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
- Ability to perform tasks under pressure, and within a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to handle detail-oriented work.
- General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
- Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as a primary job responsibility.
- Capacity to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. intermittently during a typical work shift.
- Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties.
- Wear protective equipment as required.
What We Offer
- Corporate culture is 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.
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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
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