What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at WestRock and Careers?
The Opportunity: The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading and unloading trucks; warehousing product and materials and supplying production lines with requested product and/or components.
Pay rate: $16/hr. plus 0.50 cents of shift diff
Schedule: 3pm-11pm (M-F)
How Will You Impact WestRock Company:
- Inspect forklift daily at the start of the shift ensuring all safety features are operational.
- Complete checklist documenting inspection.
- Safe operation of forklift, moving materials throughout the facility.
- Assure all materials shipped and warehoused are handled in a manner that prevents damage.
- Load and unload trucks; warehouse products and materials.
- Use an RF scanner for receipts, issues to lines, returns, and bar code locations.
- Verify all counts, quantities and descriptions of products and materials received, shipped or warehoused.
- Service production lines, delivering product and/or components as requested.
- Timely and accurate completion of paperwork associated with the movement of product and materials.
- Responsible for the general cleanliness of the warehouse and the loading docks.
- Perform regular inventory and cycle counts.
- Safely change forklift propane tanks and/or batteries as needed.
- Assist other departments as needed.
- 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.
What You Need to Succeed
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of Sit-down Forklift Experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate with management and team members.
- Perform basic math functions.
- Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
- Ability to perform tasks under pressure, and within a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to handle detail-oriented work.
- General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
- Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as a primary job responsibility.
- Capacity to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. intermittently during a typical work shift.
- Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties.
- Wear protective equipment as required.
What We Offer
- Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
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