Forklift Operator

WestRock Company • Chandler, AZ • 9h ago

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.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

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. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.

Additional duties may be assigned by management

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role it requires the ability to: stand occasionally, walk frequently, frequent use of hands (reach with hands and arms), view computer monitor, use telephone, speak and listen frequently. The role requires occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will encounter noise level typical of that of an office with computers, phones, printers, and light traffic. May encounter frequent interruptions throughout the day. May be required to work in a confined area and sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

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 Kappa also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Westrock operates.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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.

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