Material Handler

WestRock

Martinsville, VA

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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