Forklift Operator
Smurfit Westrock, athens, al, United States
Forklift Operator
Shipping Department
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
Remove finished product, including sheets and finished packages from unloading lines and load the product into designated truck or warehouse location. Unload incoming trucks with sheet stock and check to verify that packing list agrees with items on truck. This position will report to the Shipping Supervisor.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
\u2022 Act as the final quality check for product leaving the facility. If not up to acceptable quality standards, stop the shipment and communicate with appropriate personnel.
\u2022 Inspect the maintenance of the lift truck and fill out lift truck repair sheet when necessary.
\u2022 Work with Shipping Lead and or Supervisor regarding proper loading of orders for multiple stops. loads based on delivery schedule.
\u2022 Load trucks as outlined by Supervisor/Scheduler.
\u2022 Determine the best way of loading trucks to maximize trailer utilization and to protect the product during shipment.
\u2022 Work together with other loaders to keep lines empty and trucks loaded.
\u2022 Unload lines coming from the Unitizer.
\u2022 Determine how to route orders from the Unitizer whether they are staged on the floor or loaded onto a truck.
\u2022 Ensure that all trailers have been dock locked or that wheels have been choked.
\u2022 Clean empty trailers prior to loading.
\u2022 Complete all necessary paperwork.
\u2022 Maintain housekeeping in the shipping area.
\u2022 Blow out the Lift Truck daily.
\u2022 Work overtime as needed (covering vacations and absences).
\u2022 Must be able to work any shift as needed.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
\u2022 Must be able to do basic math.
\u2022 Must be able to read paperwork/load tags.
\u2022 Good working knowledge of computers
\u2022 Good communication skills with peers, supervisor and leadership over the radio or in person.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
\u2022 Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day with intermittent breaks during shift.
\u2022 Frequently walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, twisting, bending, kneeling, heavy use of hands/forearms.
\u2022 Ability to lift a propane tank which is a minimum of 50 lbs. for fuel changeout during shift.
SAFETY
\u2022 PPE (personal protective equipment) will be required.
\u2022 Understand safe work practices and emergency action plan for the plant.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
\u2022 Manufacturing/Assembly, indoor, concrete floor, dust, good ventilation, moving machinery.
\u2022 Heat/Cold changes in temperature and /or humidity changes.
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.
Shipping Department
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
Remove finished product, including sheets and finished packages from unloading lines and load the product into designated truck or warehouse location. Unload incoming trucks with sheet stock and check to verify that packing list agrees with items on truck. This position will report to the Shipping Supervisor.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
\u2022 Act as the final quality check for product leaving the facility. If not up to acceptable quality standards, stop the shipment and communicate with appropriate personnel.
\u2022 Inspect the maintenance of the lift truck and fill out lift truck repair sheet when necessary.
\u2022 Work with Shipping Lead and or Supervisor regarding proper loading of orders for multiple stops. loads based on delivery schedule.
\u2022 Load trucks as outlined by Supervisor/Scheduler.
\u2022 Determine the best way of loading trucks to maximize trailer utilization and to protect the product during shipment.
\u2022 Work together with other loaders to keep lines empty and trucks loaded.
\u2022 Unload lines coming from the Unitizer.
\u2022 Determine how to route orders from the Unitizer whether they are staged on the floor or loaded onto a truck.
\u2022 Ensure that all trailers have been dock locked or that wheels have been choked.
\u2022 Clean empty trailers prior to loading.
\u2022 Complete all necessary paperwork.
\u2022 Maintain housekeeping in the shipping area.
\u2022 Blow out the Lift Truck daily.
\u2022 Work overtime as needed (covering vacations and absences).
\u2022 Must be able to work any shift as needed.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
\u2022 Must be able to do basic math.
\u2022 Must be able to read paperwork/load tags.
\u2022 Good working knowledge of computers
\u2022 Good communication skills with peers, supervisor and leadership over the radio or in person.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
\u2022 Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day with intermittent breaks during shift.
\u2022 Frequently walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, twisting, bending, kneeling, heavy use of hands/forearms.
\u2022 Ability to lift a propane tank which is a minimum of 50 lbs. for fuel changeout during shift.
SAFETY
\u2022 PPE (personal protective equipment) will be required.
\u2022 Understand safe work practices and emergency action plan for the plant.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
\u2022 Manufacturing/Assembly, indoor, concrete floor, dust, good ventilation, moving machinery.
\u2022 Heat/Cold changes in temperature and /or humidity changes.
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.