Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Smurfit Westrock•Winston-Salem, NC

82d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler position in Rural Hall, North Carolina, handles materials from manufacturing and outside suppliers for delivery to assembly plants and customers. The role operates material-handling equipment, moves and tracks inventory, and supports safe and efficient warehouse and production operations. The shift is 3rd shift, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., at $19.30 per hour. Overtime is required. Candidates must undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of sit-down forklift experience.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to work in severe weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.
Ability to repeatedly walk distances of 100 yards without assistance.
Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance or equipment.
Ability to use material-handling equipment without assistance.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as a primary job responsibility.
Follow established safety guidelines while performing physical work duties.
Wear protective equipment as required.
Complete a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification; candidates without certification must be willing to obtain it upon hire.
One or more years of warehouse clerk experience.
Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Operate electric pallet jacks, forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, and sit-down swing reach trucks.
Complete a daily material-handling equipment checklist before the shift begins.
Ensure safety equipment and devices are in place and functioning properly.
Operate material-handling equipment safely in the plant to prevent damage or personal injury.
Unload inbound shipments, warehouse materials, supply production lines, and load outbound shipments.
Check trailers to ensure they are safe to use.
Ensure materials are properly unitized and marked.
Verify the quantity and description of materials handled.
Load different-sized pallets to maximize trailer capacity while minimizing in-transit damage.
Complete paperwork for material movements accurately and on time.
Maintain accurate inventory and complete daily cycle counts.
Assist other areas as needed and support a team approach.
Provide backup to the Warehouse Clerk when necessary.
Maintain the safety and cleanliness of equipment and the work area.
Work safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.