Forklift Operator Position Available In Iredell, North Carolina

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Company:
WestRock Company
Salary:
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Job

ID ATR52835

Posting Job Title Forklift Operator
Locations NC Mooresville
Employment Type Full Time
Date Posted 27-Jun-2025
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 d 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.
Forklift Operator-Shipping
279 Mooresville Blvd
Mooresville, NC 28115
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
To move units to warehouse and or load units onto machines or onto trucks 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 t 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 must understand FIFO to ensure that inventory does not be aged. Position will also unload iing 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:
High School diploma or GED required.
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 successfullyplete 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.
Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
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,petencies and potential.
A career with a global packagingpany w Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employermitted to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.
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Hiring Immediately!
If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to !
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce w 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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