Material Handler 7pm-7am

Smurfit Westrock•Winston-Salem, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for efficiently handling materials from Manufacturing and outside Suppliers to Assembly Plants and Customers at Smurfit Westrock’s Winston-Salem Manufacturing location. The role operates material handling equipment to unload inbound shipments, warehouse materials, supply production lines, and load outbound shipments. It also involves checking trailer safety, ensuring materials are properly unitized and marked, verifying quantities and descriptions, completing paperwork, maintaining inventory and cycle counts, and supporting other areas as needed. The position requires overtime and adherence to company safety policies and procedures. Candidates must complete a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
Fluency in English, verbal and written.
Ability to perform duties 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 all material handling equipment without assistance.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as a primary job responsibility.
Ability to observe established safety guidelines while conducting physical work activities.
Ability to wear protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience as a warehouse clerk preferred.
Basic computer literacy preferred but not required.
Two years of sit-down forklift experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate electric pallet jacks, forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, and sit-down swing reach trucks.
Complete a daily checklist on material handling equipment before the start of the shift.
Ensure safety equipment and devices are in place and working properly.
Operate material handling equipment safely within 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.
Accurately check the quantity and description of materials handled.
Load various-size pallets to maximize trailer capacity while minimizing in-transit damage.
Complete paperwork related to the movement of materials accurately and on time.
Maintain accurate inventory of materials and complete daily cycle counts.
Assist other areas as needed to support a team approach.
Provide backup support 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.
Work overtime as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.