Material Handler - 1st Shift

The Opportunity

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. As a Material Handler - Assembly, you will support efficient production and warehouse operations by safely moving, receiving, storing, and delivering products and materials throughout the facility. You will help keep production lines supplied with the products and components they need while maintaining accurate inventory records, protecting materials from damage, and supporting a safe, clean work environment.

How You Will Make an Impact

\u2022 Safely operate a forklift to move products and materials throughout the facility, including loading and unloading trucks and warehousing materials.

\u2022 Inspect the forklift and trailers as required, complete inspection checklists, and ensure safety features are operational before use.

\u2022 Use an RF scanner to process receipts, line issues, returns, and barcode locations while verifying counts, quantities, and product descriptions.

\u2022 Support production lines by delivering requested products and components accurately and on time.

\u2022 Complete paperwork associated with the movement of products and materials in a timely and accurate manner, and perform regular inventory and cycle counts.

\u2022 Maintain cleanliness and safe operating conditions in warehouse, loading dock, and equipment areas, including safely changing forklift propane tanks and/or batteries as needed.

\u2022 Assist other departments as needed and work safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and required overtime schedules.

\u2022 Demonstrate accountability, teamwork, initiative, respect, and a commitment to continuous improvement and Smurfit Westrock values.

What You Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

\u2022 High school diploma or GED.

\u2022 Minimum of two years of experience operating material handling equipment, including a forklift.

\u2022 Proficient math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

\u2022 Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

\u2022 Basic computer skills and ability to use an RF scanner for material movement and inventory transactions.

\u2022 Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions and address routine problems in standardized situations.

\u2022 Ability to work required overtime.

\u2022 Ability to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements of the position, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

\u2022 Experience with warehouse operations, inventory control, cycle counting, shipping, receiving, or supporting manufacturing production lines.

\u2022 Experience completing material handling documentation and verifying product counts, quantities, and descriptions.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.