WestRock Company
Position Summary
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.
Position Details Forklift Driver Starting Pay: $22.68 Shift: 2nd or 3rd Work Environment: Onsite, non‑climate controlled
Responsibilities
Follow all safety rules and procedures and actively participate in the plant’s safety culture
Load/unload production machines, trailers, and hazmat materials utilizing Thors and onboard computers
Perform safety inspections for trailers, docks, and dock plates
Utilize proper PPE for forklift safety checks and changing propane tanks
Inspect pallets for excessive debris and structural issues
Alert Machine Operators to product quality issues
Maintain housekeeping and organization in the workspace
Perform various other duties as needed
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of forklift experience in a manufacturing or production setting
Knowledge of scanning systems
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English
Ability to read materials to understand and apply content, such as instruction manuals and procedure manuals
Understanding of how to read shipping tags and shipping manifests
Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math
Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as required (we will provide any necessary PPE)
Ability sit/drive continuously with occasional walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, bending, climbing, and grasping
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Ability to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment (hot or cold)
Experience moving units without pallets preferred
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
A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
Benefits
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
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
Location
Germantown, WI
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Position Details Forklift Driver Starting Pay: $22.68 Shift: 2nd or 3rd Work Environment: Onsite, non‑climate controlled
Responsibilities
Follow all safety rules and procedures and actively participate in the plant’s safety culture
Load/unload production machines, trailers, and hazmat materials utilizing Thors and onboard computers
Perform safety inspections for trailers, docks, and dock plates
Utilize proper PPE for forklift safety checks and changing propane tanks
Inspect pallets for excessive debris and structural issues
Alert Machine Operators to product quality issues
Maintain housekeeping and organization in the workspace
Perform various other duties as needed
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of forklift experience in a manufacturing or production setting
Knowledge of scanning systems
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English
Ability to read materials to understand and apply content, such as instruction manuals and procedure manuals
Understanding of how to read shipping tags and shipping manifests
Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math
Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as required (we will provide any necessary PPE)
Ability sit/drive continuously with occasional walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, bending, climbing, and grasping
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Ability to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment (hot or cold)
Experience moving units without pallets preferred
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
A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
Benefits
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
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
Location
Germantown, WI
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