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Posted 2 weeks ago
Forklift - 2nd Shift
WestRock
📍 Devens
Full-time
Job description
<div class="article__content__view"> <div class="article__content__view__field t--j"> <div class="article__content__view__field__value"> Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. </div> </div> <div class="article__content__view__field t--j"> <div class="article__content__view__field__value"> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" data-pasted="true"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>51 Independence Drive, Devens, MA 01434</p> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pay:</span> $21.76 Hour to train, and then $25.11 Hour plus shift differentia</p> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Shift: </span>2nd Shift, Monday - Friday, 1 pm - 9 pm</p> <p style="margin:0in;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-family:Arial;">Overtime: </span><span style="font-family:Arial;">Must be flexible to work daily and/or weekend (Saturday) overtime as needed. </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Overtime is paid at time and ½ for over 40 hours worked. We work Monday through Friday with mandatory Overtime as scheduled.</span></p> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Benefits</span>: Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Day 1; 401k with company match</p> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vacation:</span> 80 Hours of Paid Time Off</p> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Non Union Plant</span></p> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Our plant is not climate controlled. </span></p> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"> </p> <p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:7pt;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Opportunity summary: </span></p> <ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">As Loader in our busy shipping bay, you will be responsible for operating industrial forklift to track load and/or unload trucks for delivering the units to customers according to their requirements. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">You will also keep accurate tally of what is shipped to customers. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">We are a high-volume manufacturing plant and you will be part of a team that loads up to 25 trailers a day. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">You will also be responsible for all activities associated with safely operating the forklift in addition to participating in cross training efforts and sharing duties with other drivers.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0in;margin-left:.375in;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"> </p> <p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:7pt;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:</span> </p> <ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Inspect forklift daily at the start of the shift ensuring all safety features are operational. Complete checklist documenting inspection.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Safely track and move materials throughout the facility safely and efficiently</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of the equipment and work area.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Assure all materials shipped and warehouse are handled in a manner that prevents damage</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Load and unload trucks according to department standards and customer demands.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Use an RF scanner for receipts of returns or deliveries.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Verify all counts, quantities, quality and descriptions of products and materials received, shipped or warehouse are what is expected.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Service production lines, delivering products as requested.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Properly palletize or stretch wrap a unit.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Timely and accurate completion of paperwork associated with the movement of product & materials.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Responsible for general cleanliness of the warehouse and loading docks.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Perform regular inventory and cycle counts.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Safely change forklift propane tanks and/or batteries as needed.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Assist other departments as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"> </p> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">What you need to succeed:</span> </p> <ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">High School diploma or G.E.D.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Must have a valid driver’s license.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">Minimum 2 years of experience operating a forklift (sit down forklift)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Previous experience in a high volume high speed environment preferred</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Forklift driver certification valid during the last 12 months is preferred, but we will teach you. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Knowledge of machinery and how to identify issues and troubleshoot equipment preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Ability to learn proprietary software programs for the Corrugated Manufacturing systems.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Must have ability to the basic ability to read and write in English. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, comprehend simple instructions, follow maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic dealing with decimals, fractions, rations, etc.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Ability to read a tape measure.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Ability to communicate effectively to all employees and to customers, both verbally and in writing</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Must be able to maintain good attendance.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Must be available to work overtime and weekends or other shifts.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Physical demand will include the ability to sit for continuous hours, stand, walk, bend, kneel, navigate stairs though the entire shift and drive in reverse.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"> </p> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">What we offer:</span> </p> <ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, responsibility, and excellence.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">An attractive salary that reflects skills, competencies, and potential.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">Total rewards benefit package starting Day 1</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;vertical-align:middle;color:black;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;">A career in a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and fundamental elements of daily work.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"> </p> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;"><span style="">Hiring Immediately!</span></p> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;"><span style="">If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to apply!</span></p> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"> </p> <p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:7pt;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:#001C43;">The salary range for this position is $21.76-$25.11 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at [1] <a href="http://www.westrock.com/company/careers%20and%20the%20application%20window%20is%20expected%20to%20close%20by%207/15/26">www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 7/15/26</a></p> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"> #WorkWithSmurfitWestrock</p> </div> </div> <div class="article__content__view__field "> <div class="article__content__view__field__value"> Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. </div> </div> </div>