Job Information
WestRock Company Forklift Operator in Norcross, Georgia
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
3rd Shift: 11pm-7am
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
Operates fork truck to remove units from banding line and load trucks for shipping units to customer. Keeps tally of what is shipped to customer
SAFETY PROCEDURES:
Read and understand SAFETY RULES & HOUSEKEEPING GUIDELINES and receive training in proper operating procedures
Receive instructions in the following;
Fork Truck operation
Hearing protection
Safety shoes
Moving machinery
Conveyor safety
Lifting and pushing/pulling
HOUSEKEEPING:
Perform daily clean up of area
Dump trash as needed
Perform extra clan up during downtime
Maintain neat & orderly warehouse
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be trained and licensed
B Read & use Factory Order, production schedule, and loading manifest to determine loading requirements
C. Ability to:
Use loading manifest to know what to load
Perform daily inspection of fork truck
Operate fork truck in a safe manner
Properly load & unload trailers
Make out bill of lading
Properly store units in warehouse
Supply machines with stock &/or materials
Properly receive materials
Properly palletize or shrink wrap a unit
Maintain tally of what has been loaded
Identify units
Handle units to avoid damage
EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
Computer input terminal
Fork truck
Shrink wrap equipment
Hand bander
QUALITY:
Perform the following quality checks
Visually inspect units for appearance
Visually inspect units for damage
If major problem - notify supervisor
COMMUNICATION:
Verbal
Written
EDUCATIONAL TRAINING:
Ability to read and do basic math
B. Ability to read a tape measure
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 integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
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.