Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

Smurfit Kappa • North Richland Hills, TX

438d • $20,800 - $20,800

About The Position

The Forklift Operator position at Smurfit Kappa involves operating powered industrial trucks to efficiently load and unload materials, ensuring safe handling and storage of products. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and company policies while maintaining accurate inventory records and assisting in various operational tasks.

Requirements

• Experience operating forklifts and powered industrial trucks
• Ability to follow safety protocols and company policies
• Strong attention to detail for inventory management
• Good communication skills to report issues to supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Familiarity with inventory management systems
• Certification in forklift operation

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for the forklift in a safe manner
• Load and unload trailers, including sheet orders with or without pallets
• Take finished product from the unitizer line and store in proper locations in the shipping department
• Scan all units into proper locations
• Check units and load tags for accuracy; report any problems to supervision
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before the start of the shift
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs
• Ensure that all units loaded on trailers for delivery have proper number of bands and adequate cover sheets
• Locate stock before the start of the run
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines
• Remove finished goods from machines
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork/computer
• Transfer units manually in the computer
• Look up history of unitized inventory
• Hand unitize units as necessary
• Hand wrap units together as necessary
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary
• Follow LOTO procedures
• Notify supervision of needed repairs
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures
• Promptly report incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes
• May be assigned to other projects and duties

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for overtime
• Health and wellness benefits
• Employee recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees