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Forklift Operator

Smurfit Westrock

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Compensation
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Location
Mooresville, NC
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Forklift CertificationCertified Lift Truck Operator

Job overview

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Forklift Operator. The Forklift Operator supports a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility by safely and efficiently moving units to the warehouse, onto machines, or onto trucks. This role performs the final visual quality inspection, ensuring proper banding, visible load tags, and correct unit and truck counts. The operator also unloads incoming material and ensures inventory rotation using FIFO principles.

Key focus areas include Move units to warehouse, machines, or trucks safely and efficiently, Ensure all units are properly banded with visible load tags and no broken/missing straps, and Perform the last visual quality inspection on units.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, GED, and Forklift Certification. Important skills include Read, Write, Speak English Fluently, Math Skills, Understand Unitizing Information, and Understand Palletizing Information.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ReadWriteSpeak English FluentlyMath SkillsUnderstand Unitizing InformationUnderstand Palletizing InformationAdapt to Plant Safety Culture

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDForklift Certification3-5 Years Forklift ExperienceFast-Paced Environment ExperienceFlexibility to Work ShiftsAvailable to Work OvertimeSuccessfully Complete Lift Truck TrainingPass Written and Driving Skills TestCertified Lift Truck OperatorPass Background CheckPass Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Full job description

Forklift Operator-Shipping

279 Mooresville Blvd

Mooresville, NC 28115

The opportunity:

  • Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility

  • Focusing on our customers\u2019 success will allow you opportunities to develop and grow your career in manufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • To move units to warehouse and or load units onto machines or onto trucks in a safe and efficient manner.

  • Responsible to ensure that all units are banded properly; have a clearly visible load tag on them when being loaded; and that there are no broken or missing straps on the units.

  • This position performs our last visual quality inspection. Position is also responsible to ensure that unit and truck counts are correct and that all paperwork is accurate.

  • Individual must understand FIFO to ensure that inventory does not become aged. Position will also unload incoming material as needed and will be responsible to perform a visual quality inspection on items and ensure that unit and truck counts are accurate.

How you will impactWestRock:

  • Ensure our customers get the quality, consistency, and responsiveness they deserve.

  • Embrace the WestRock culture, based on values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

What you need to succeed:

  • High School diploma or GED required.

  • Forklift certification with 3-5 years forklift experience working in a fast-paced environment.

  • Flexibility to work shifts; available to work overtime.

  • Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Math skills will be assessed.

  • Read and understand an order spec sheet.

  • Read and understand load tags.

  • Understand unitizing and palletizing information.

  • Able to successfully complete Lift Truck Training and pass the written and driving skills test to be certified Lift Truck Operator.

  • Adapt and have ability to fit into plant safety culture.

  • Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

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.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employercommitted to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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Hiring Immediately!

If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to apply!

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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