• Forklift Operator (2nd Shift)

    WestRock Company (West Chester, OH)


    Summary:

    The Material Handler position is responsible for efficiently handling materials coming from Manufacturing and outside Suppliers that is being processed into our Assembly Plants and being sent to our customers.

     

    The salary range for this position is $18.00 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 10/25/25

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

    * Be proficient and knowledgeable about safely operating an electric pallet jack, stand-up reach truck, clamp truck and sit-down swing reach truck.

    * Complete a daily safety/maintenance checklist on the material handling equipment at the beginning of each shift. Ensure all safety equipment and devices are in place and working properly.

    * Safely operate all material handling equipment within the plant to prevent damage or personal injury.

    * Unload inbound trucks, warehouse materials, supply production lines, and load outbound shipments.

    * Utilize safety precautions and guidelines to ensure each trailer is safe to load/unload.

    * Properly unitize and mark materials.

    * Load various pallets to maximize trailer utilization while minimizing transit damage.

    * Complete all paperwork associated with the movement of materials with accuracy and efficiency.

    * Will us an RF Scanner to load, unload, and moving items within the warehouse.

    * Maintain accurate inventory of all materials; perform daily cycle counts.

    * Assist in other areas as needed to maintain a tram approach.

    * Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.

    * Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.

    * Overtime is required.

    * Perform other duties as assigned.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

     

    References

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    1. http://www.westrock.com/company/careers

     

    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.

     

    Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.