Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.

Primary Duties

Operate and care for the forklift in a safe manner
Load and unload trailers, including sheet orders with or without pallets
Take finished product from the unitizer line and store in proper locations in the shipping department; this includes the shipping line in the corrugator. Scan all units into proper locations
Check units and load tags for accuracy; report any problems to supervision as they occur
Complete and document a forklift inspection form before the start of the shift and when operating a new forklift; turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs
Ensure that all units loaded on trailers for delivery have proper number of bands in proper locations, adequate cover sheets, adequate stretch wrap if necessary, and any other details which may affect the appearance or protection of the units
Locate stock before the start of the run
Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines
Remove finished goods from machines
Maintain, neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas
Maintain accurate location of stock ins storage area by paperwork/ computer
Transfer units manually in the computer
Look up history of unitized inventory
Hand unitize units as necessary
Hand wrap units together as necessary
Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
Assist other forklift operators as necessary
Follow LOTO procedures
Notify supervision of needed repairs
Regular and timely attendance required.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SWR employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.

**Job Qualifications **

High school diploma or GED
Able to read, speak, write and comprehend basic English
Ability to work overtime as needed
Good physical condition, i.e. able to lift 25-50# on a consistent basis
Read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
Prior shipping forklift experience is required
Prior work experience in the corrugated box industry

EEO Statement

Smurfit Westrock is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Smurfit Westrock also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Westrock operates.

May be assigned to other projects and duties

You should be proficient in:

Forklift Licensed