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Forklift Operator
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JOB SUMMARY
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.
Mon-Fri 6a-230p overtime and weekends as needed
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GREAT BENEFITS
FULL TIME
VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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. SWR 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 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SAFETY TERM
Smurfit Westrock is committed to a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees. This commitment is expressed in our Health and Safety (H&S) Policy, the SWR EHS Guidelines, and in the daily safe operations at our world-wide facilities. Working safely is standard practice at SWR - the safety and health of our employees and the communities we serve is a high priority.
Employees must Learn, understand and implement the SWR H&S Guidelines applicable to their job.
- Give full support to SWR's safety processes. Individuals will strictly follow rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job
- Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities
- Assist in the development and accomplishment of safety goals and objectives
- Know and understand their individual safety responsibilities. Understands own role in the emergency response plan, and participates in emergency drills
- Comply with applicable safety codes, laws, regulations, SWR's Guidelines and standards
UALIFICATIONS
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