Forklift Driver

The Opportunity

Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility.

Focusing on our customers’ success will allow you opportunities to develop and grow your career in manufacturing.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for loading and unloading trucks; warehousing product and materials and supplying production lines with requested product and/or components in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible to ensure that all units are banded properly; have a clearly visible load tag on them when being loaded; and that there are no broken or missing straps on the units.
• This position performs our last visual quality inspection.
• Position is also responsible to ensure that unit and truck counts are correct and that all paperwork is accurate.
• Individual will be trained on computerized scanner for inventory control.
• Position will also unload incoming material as needed and will be responsible to perform a visual quality inspection on items and ensure that 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.

What You Need To Succeed

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification with 3-5 years forklift experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts; available to work overtime.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Math skills will be assessed.
• Read and understand an order spec sheet.
• Read and understand load tags.
• Understand unitizing and palletizing information.
• Able to successfully complete Lift Truck Training and pass the written and driving skills test to be certified Lift Truck Operator.
• Adapt and have ability to fit into plant safety culture.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• Benefits include:
• Medical w/ HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Career With A Global Packaging Company

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.