Material Handler

General Information

Job ID
ATR44554

Posting Job Title
Material Handler

Locations
IL Bolingbrook

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
05-Sep-2024

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

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.

Summary: The Material Handler - Assembly position is responsible for loading and unloading trucks; warehousing product and materials and supplying production lines with requested product and/or components.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Inspect forklift daily at the start of the shift insuring 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:

• 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' experience on material handling equipment (forklift) is required; must have proficient math skills.

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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.