Description & Requirements

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.

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Converting 3p-11p but that shift is usually working 3p - 3a

Converting WIP is 3p -11p with an opportunity for Overtime 3p - 3a if needed

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Operates fork truck to remove units from banding line and load trucks for shipping units to customer. Keeps tally of what is shipped to customer

SAFETY PROCEDURES:

Read and understand SAFETY RULES & HOUSEKEEPING GUIDELINES and receive training in proper operating procedures

Receive instructions in the following;

Fork Truck operation

Hearing protection

Safety shoes

Moving machinery

Conveyor safety

Lifting and pushing/pulling

HOUSEKEEPING:

Perform daily clean up of area

Dump trash as needed

Perform extra clan up during downtime

Maintain neat & orderly warehouse

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be trained and licensed

B Read & use Factory Order, production schedule, and loading

manifest to determine loading requirements

C. Ability to:

Use loading manifest to know what to load

Perform daily inspection of fork truck

Operate fork truck in a safe manner

Properly load & unload trailers

Make out bill of lading

Properly store units in warehouse

Supply machines with stock &/or materials

Properly receive materials

Properly palletize or shrink wrap a unit

Maintain tally of what has been loaded

Identify units

Handle units to avoid damage

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Computer input terminal

Fork truck

Shrink wrap equipment

Hand bander

QUALITY:

Perform the following quality checks

Visually inspect units for appearance

Visually inspect units for damage

If major problem - notify supervisor

COMMUNICATION:

Verbal

Written

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING:

Ability to read and do basic math

B. Ability to read a tape measure

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Forklift Operator - Military Veterans

at Smurfit Westrock

Norcross, GA