Forklift Operator
WestRock Company
The opportunity:
Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility. Focusing on our customers\u2019 success will allow you opportunities to develop and grow your career in manufacturing.
* Starting payrate of $18.32 and then after 60 days, rate goes up to $20.65
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Ensure that all units are banded properly, have a clearly visible load tag and that there are no broken or missing straps on the units.
* Perform the last visual quality inspection on finished product, confirm that unit and truck counts are correct, and that all paperwork is accurate.
* Process inventory control and cycle counts using RF Scanners and internal computerized system.
* Unloading received materials as needed, perform a visual quality inspection on received items and confirm that delivered unit and truck counts are accurate.
How you will impact WestRock:
* Ensure our customers get the quality, consistency, and responsiveness they deserve.
* Embrace the WestRock culture, based on values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
* 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 GED required
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
* High school diploma or GED minimum.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
* To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and basic computer skills.
* A minimum of two years\u2019 experience on material handling equipment (forklift) is required; must have proficient math skills.
WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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.
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