Material Handler 2nd shift

Smurfit Westrock•Winston-Salem, NC

146d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Material Handler, you assemble materials for customer orders, receive new and returned products, and maintain warehouse safety and quality standards. The role is based at the NC Winston-Salem Assembly location and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; overtime and weekends may be needed. Pay is $19.25 per hour, with a $0.50 per hour shift differential. The position involves moving, sorting, storing, and recording materials and products; preparing outgoing orders; maintaining inventory records; and keeping the warehouse clean, organized, and safe. You will verify product quantity and quality, report product, safety, or customer concerns, and may coordinate last-minute or unscheduled deliveries. Candidates must complete a drug screening after receiving a conditional offer and before starting employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift certification.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
Ability to perform duties in severe weather, 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.
Ability to observe established safety guidelines while performing physical work.
Ability to wear protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience as a warehouse clerk.
Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts by moving controls, devices, and levers to transfer materials among unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.
Move outgoing products to the loading dock using a hand truck, forklift, or other material-handling equipment, following safety policies.
Receive, sort, and place incoming products in appropriate warehouse locations.
Document and record customer returns as required.
Record quantities of materials shipped or received in the Victory computer system.
Mark materials and products with Victory inventory codes.
Notify a Supervisor, General Manager, or Office Manager of product, safety, or customer concerns.
Assist with inventory counting.
Open containers, crates, or bales as needed to sort and maintain stock.
Keep the warehouse clean, organized, accessible, and safe; sweep, mop, and perform routine maintenance.
Follow safety standards, including wearing required protective clothing and eyewear.
Verify product quantity and quality before delivery to maintain operational quality indicators.
Coordinate last-minute or unscheduled deliveries as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.