Forklift Operator

Smurfit Westrock • Richmond, VA

13d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Forklift Operator for their busy shipping bay or warehouse. The role involves operating an industrial forklift to track, load, and unload trucks, delivering units to customers and keeping accurate tallies of shipments. This is a high-volume manufacturing plant environment where the team loads up to 60 trailers a day. Responsibilities include safely operating the forklift, participating in cross-training, and potentially operating banding machines. Training and onboarding occur on the day shift and may last up to 60 days. The plant is not climate-controlled. The specific shift for this role is C shift, 11 PM - 7 AM, Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have ability to the basic ability to read and write in English.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, comprehend simple instructions, follow maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic dealing with decimals, fractions, rations, etc.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and to customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends or other shifts.
• Physical demand will include the ability to sit for continuous hours, stand, walk, bend, kneel, navigate stairs though the entire shift and drive in reverse.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift experience in a high-volume high-speed environment preferred.
• Forklift driver certification valid during the last 12 months is preferred.
• Knowledge of machinery and how to identify issues and troubleshoot equipment preferred.
• Ability to learn proprietary software programs for the Corrugated Manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the forklift daily at the start of the shift ensuring all safety features are operational and complete a checklist documenting the inspection.
• Safely track and move materials throughout the facility safely and efficiently.
• Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of the equipment and work area.
• Assure all materials shipped and warehouse are handled in a manner that prevents damage.
• Load and unload trucks according to department standards and customer demands.
• Use an RF scanner for receipts of returns or deliveries.
• Verify all counts, quantities, quality, and descriptions of products and materials received, shipped, or warehouse are what is expected.
• Service production lines, delivering products as requested.
• Properly palletize or shrink wrap a unit.
• Timely and accurate completion of paperwork associated with the movement of product & materials.
• Responsible for general cleanliness of the warehouse and loading docks.
• Perform regular inventory and cycle counts.
• Safely change forklift propane tanks and/or batteries as needed.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary that reflects skills, competencies, and potential.
• Total rewards benefit package starting after 60 days.
• Short-term bonus incentive
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance programs
• Disability insurance programs
• Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
• 5 days of paid vacation prorated year 1
• 10 days of paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED