Lift Truck Operator

Smurfit Westrock • Milpitas, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lift Truck Operator supports the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility. The role involves safely moving units to the warehouse, machines, or trucks; ensuring loads are properly banded and tagged; and checking unit and truck counts and paperwork. The operator also unloads incoming material as needed and visually inspects it for quality and count accuracy.

The position requires flexibility to work first, second, or third shift and availability to work overtime. Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak English, understand unitizing and palletizing information, and successfully complete lift truck training and written and driving skills tests to become certified. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Flexibility to work first, second, or third shift and availability to work overtime.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; math skills will be assessed.
• Understanding of unitizing and palletizing information.
• Ability to complete Lift Truck Training and pass the written and driving skills tests to become a certified Lift Truck Operator.

Responsibilities

• Move units safely and efficiently to the warehouse, into machines, or onto trucks.
• Ensure units are properly banded, have clearly visible load tags when loaded, and have no broken or missing straps.
• Verify unit and truck counts and ensure all paperwork is accurate.
• Unload incoming material as needed and visually inspect items for quality and count accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Help ensure customers receive the quality, consistency, and responsiveness they deserve.
• Embrace the company culture and its values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Benefits

• Short-term bonus incentive may be available.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid sick leave as required by applicable state or local law.
• 5 days of paid vacation.
• 11 days of paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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