Forklift Driver

Smurfit Westrock•Norcross, GA

1d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Forklift Driver to support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility. This role focuses on customer success and offers opportunities for career development in manufacturing. The Forklift Driver will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks, warehousing product and materials, and supplying production lines with requested product and/or components in a safe and efficient manner. This position also performs the last visual quality inspection, ensures accurate counts, and handles paperwork. Training will be provided on computerized scanners for inventory control.

Requirements

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
Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16” measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills).
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

Responsibilities

Responsible for loading and unloading trucks; warehousing product and materials and supplying production lines with requested product and/or components 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 will be trained on computerized scanner for inventory control.
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.