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Devens, MA

Loader - Shipping Team $21.76 Hour to train then $24.32 Hour plus shift differential

2nd Shift: 1pm-9pm

Opportunity summary:\u202FAs Loader in our busy shipping bay, you will be responsible for operating industrial forklift to track load and/or unload trucks for delivering the units to customers according to their requirements.\u202FYou will also keep accurate tally of what is shipped to customers. We are a high-volume manufacturing plant and you will be part of a team that loads up to 25 trailers a day.

You will also be responsible\u202Ffor\u202Fall\u202Factivities\u202Fassociated\u202Fwith\u202Fsafely\u202Foperating\u202Fthe\u202Fforklift in\u202Faddition\u202Fto\u202Fparticipating\u202Fin cross training efforts and sharing duties with other drivers.

This position is non-Union. OT is paid at time and ½ for over 40 hours worked. We work Monday through Friday with mandatory OT as scheduled. Our plant is not climate controlled.

How\u202Fyou\u202Fwill\u202Fimpact\u202FSmurfit\u202FWestrock:

* Inspect forklift daily at the start of the shift ensuring all safety features are operational. \u202FComplete checklist documenting inspection.

* Safely track and move materials throughout the facility safely and efficiently

* Responsible\u202Ffor\u202Fthe\u202Foverall\u202Fsafety\u202Fand\u202Fcleanliness\u202Fof\u202Fthe\u202Fequipment\u202Fand\u202Fwork\u202Farea.

* Assure\u202Fall\u202Fmaterials\u202Fshipped\u202Fand\u202Fwarehouse\u202Fare\u202Fhandled\u202Fin\u202Fa\u202Fmanner\u202Fthat\u202Fprevents\u202Fdamage

* Load\u202Fand\u202Funload\u202Ftrucks according to department standards and customer demands.

* Use\u202Fan\u202FRF\u202Fscanner\u202Ffor\u202Freceipts\u202Fof\u202Freturns\u202For\u202Fdeliveries.

* Verify\u202Fall\u202Fcounts,\u202Fquantities,\u202Fquality\u202Fand descriptions\u202Fof\u202Fproducts\u202Fand\u202Fmaterials\u202Freceived, shipped or warehouse are what is expected.

* Service\u202Fproduction\u202Flines,\u202Fdelivering\u202Fproducts\u202Fas\u202Frequested.

* Properly\u202Fpalletize\u202For\u202Fstretch wrap\u202Fa\u202Funit.

* Timely\u202Fand\u202Faccurate\u202Fcompletion\u202Fof\u202Fpaperwork\u202Fassociated\u202Fwith\u202Fthe\u202Fmovement\u202Fof\u202Fproduct\u202F& materials.

* Responsible\u202Ffor\u202Fgeneral\u202Fcleanliness\u202Fof\u202Fthe\u202Fwarehouse\u202Fand\u202Floading\u202Fdocks.

* Perform\u202Fregular\u202Finventory\u202Fand\u202Fcycle\u202Fcounts.

* Safely\u202Fchange\u202Fforklift\u202Fpropane\u202Ftanks\u202Fand/or\u202Fbatteries\u202Fas\u202Fneeded.

* Assist\u202Fother\u202Fdepartments\u202Fas\u202Fneeded.\u202FPerform\u202Fother\u202Fduties\u202Fas\u202Fassigned.

What\u202Fyou\u202Fneed\u202Fto succeed:

* High\u202FSchool\u202Fdiploma\u202For\u202FG.E.D.

* Must\u202Fhave\u202Fa\u202Fvalid driver\u2019s\u202Flicense.

* Previous forklift experience in a high volume high speed environment preferred

* Forklift\u202Fdriver\u202Fcertification valid\u202Fduring\u202Fthe\u202Flast\u202F12\u202Fmonths is\u202Fpreferred, but we will teach you.

* Knowledge\u202Fof\u202Fmachinery\u202Fand\u202Fhow\u202Fto\u202Fidentify\u202Fissues\u202Fand\u202Ftroubleshoot\u202Fequipment\u202Fpreferred.

* Ability\u202Fto\u202Flearn\u202Fproprietary\u202Fsoftware\u202Fprograms\u202Ffor\u202Fthe\u202FCorrugated\u202FManufacturing\u202Fsystems.

* Must have ability to the basic ability to read and write in English. \u202FMust have the ability to read and interpret documents, comprehend simple instructions, follow maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

* Must\u202Fhave\u202Fability\u202Fto\u202Fperform\u202Fbasic\u202Farithmetic\u202Fdealing\u202Fwith\u202Fdecimals,\u202Ffractions,\u202Frations,\u202Fetc.

* Ability\u202Fto\u202Fread\u202Fa\u202Ftape\u202Fmeasure.

* Ability\u202Fto\u202Fcommunicate\u202Feffectively\u202Fto\u202Fall\u202Femployees\u202Fand\u202Fto\u202Fcustomers,\u202Fboth verbally\u202Fand\u202Fin writing

* Must\u202Fbe\u202Fable\u202Fto\u202Fmaintain\u202Fgood attendance.

* Must\u202Fbe\u202Favailable\u202Fto\u202Fwork\u202Fovertime\u202Fand\u202Fweekends or other shifts.

* Must\u202Fpass\u202Fbackground\u202Fchecks\u202Fand\u202Fdrug\u202Ftesting that includes THC.

* Physical\u202Fdemand\u202Fwill\u202Finclude\u202Fthe\u202Fability\u202Fto\u202Fsit\u202Ffor\u202Fcontinuous\u202Fhours,\u202Fstand,\u202Fwalk,\u202Fbend, kneel, navigate stairs though the entire shift and drive in reverse.

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What\u202Fwe\u202Foffer:

* Corporate\u202Fculture\u202Fbased\u202Fon\u202Fintegrity,\u202Frespect,\u202Fresponsibility,\u202Fand\u202Fexcellence.

* Comprehensive\u202Ftraining\u202Fwith\u202Fnumerous\u202Flearning\u202Fand\u202Fdevelopment\u202Fopportunities.

* An\u202Fattractive\u202Fsalary\u202Fthat\u202Freflects\u202Fskills,\u202Fcompetencies,\u202Fand\u202Fpotential.

* Total\u202Frewards\u202Fbenefit\u202Fpackage starting\u202FDay 1

* A career in a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and fundamental elements of daily work.

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.

The salary range for this position is $21.76-$24.32 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 11/28/2025

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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.