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Forklift Operator - Nights
WestRock Company • Deer Park, NY 11729 • Posted 30+ days ago
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The Forklift Operator at WestRock Company is responsible for safely performing a wide range of tasks supporting operations in a manufacturing facility. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a high degree of attention to detail. Candidates must be customer service oriented and able to work as part of a strong team. The position involves working on the 3rd Shift (11p-7a) with frequent overtime, and requires a strong attendance and safety record.
Responsibilities
- Safely perform a wide range of tasks supporting operations in a manufacturing facility.
- Work in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Comply with all safety regulations.
- Apply strong computer skills and use of technology in the workplace.
- Read and understand order spec sheets.
- Read and understand load tags.
- Demonstrate excellent work ethic and attention to detail.
- Ability to read a tape measure and effectively perform basic math.
Qualifications
Required
- Forklift Operator experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
- 2 years of operational experience in the last 5 years.
- Strong computer skills.
- Compliance with safety regulations.
- Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
- High school diploma or Military Technical Training.
Full Job Description
The opportunity:
Primary job duties will include but not limited to safely performing a wide range of tasks supporting operations in a manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safe, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a high degree of attention to detail! Candidates must be customer service oriented and must be able to work in an environment as a strong team member.
Applicants MUST HAVE: Ability to work available positions on 3rd Shift (11p-7a) with frequent overtime up to 4 hours daily. Strong attendance and safety records and be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime as required.
What you need to succeed:
* Must have Forklift Operator experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
* 2 years of operational experience in the last 5 years
* Must possess strong computer skills and apply use of technology in the workplace
* Comply with all safety regulations. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
* Possess excellent work ethic and attention to detail.
* Ability to read a tape measure and effectively basic math
* Read and understand and order spec sheet
* Read and understand load tags
* High school diploma or Military Technical Training
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.
WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans
Hiring Immediately!
If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to apply!
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.
Primary job duties will include but not limited to safely performing a wide range of tasks supporting operations in a manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safe, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a high degree of attention to detail! Candidates must be customer service oriented and must be able to work in an environment as a strong team member.
Applicants MUST HAVE: Ability to work available positions on 3rd Shift (11p-7a) with frequent overtime up to 4 hours daily. Strong attendance and safety records and be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime as required.
What you need to succeed:
* Must have Forklift Operator experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
* 2 years of operational experience in the last 5 years
* Must possess strong computer skills and apply use of technology in the workplace
* Comply with all safety regulations. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
* Possess excellent work ethic and attention to detail.
* Ability to read a tape measure and effectively basic math
* Read and understand and order spec sheet
* Read and understand load tags
* High school diploma or Military Technical Training
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.
WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans
Hiring Immediately!
If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to apply!
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.
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