Material Handler

Material Handler

Opportunity summary: As Material Handler you are responsible for all phases of assembling materials for customer orders, receiving new and returned products, and maintaining safety and quality standards within the warehouse. Pay Rate: $19.25 plus 0.50 cent shift diff. Schedule: M-F / 3pm-11:30pm

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions:

• Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts; transfer materials, unloading, processing, loading and storage areas.
• Move outgoing product using hand truck, forklift, or other material handling equipment, in accordance with all safety policies, to loading dock.
• Receive, sort and place incoming products in appropriate warehouse location.
• Document and record any customer return as required.
• Record amounts of material shipped or received in Victory computer system.
• Mark materials and product with Victory inventory codes.
• Notify Supervisor, General Manager or Office Manager of any product, safety, or customer concerns.
• Assist with general counting of inventory.
• Open all containers, crates or bales as required to sort and maintain stock.
• Organize the warehouse for cleanliness and safety at all times.
• Sweep, mop, and perform other routine maintenance.
• Maintain all safety standards, including wearing protective clothing and eyewear as required.
• Maintain all quality indicators for operations by verifying product quantity/quality before delivery.
• Keep the warehouse accessible and safe for branch staff and visitors.
• Coordinate last minute or unscheduled deliveries will be necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift Certified
• One or more years experience as warehouse clerk preferred.
• Fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Basic computer literacy preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Perform job duties in severe weather conditions: heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Walk for distances of 100 yards repeatedly and without assistance.
• Lift 50 pounds and without assistance or equipment.
• Utilize all material handling equipment without assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time as a primary job responsibility.
• Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties.
• Wear protective equipment as required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.