Loader - 2nd Shift

Devens, MA 

Loader – Shipping Team $21.76 Hour to train then $25.11 Hour plus shift differential 

Opportunity summary: As Loader in our busy shipping bay, you will be responsible for opering industrial forklift to track load and/or unload trucks for delivering the units to customers according to their requirements. You will also keep accure tally of wh is shipped to customers. We are a high-volume manufacturing plant and you will be part of a team th loads up to 25 trailers a day.  

You will also be responsible for all activities associed with safely opering the forklift in addition to participing in cross training efforts and sharing duties with other drivers.  

This position is non-Union. OT is paid time and ½ for over 40 hours worked. We work Monday through Friday with mandory OT as scheduled. Our plant is not clime controlled.  

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: 

• Inspect forklift daily the start of the shift ensuring all safety feures are operional.  Complete checklist documenting inspection.
• Safely track and move merials throughout the facility safely and efficiently
• Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of the equipment and work area.
• Assure all merials shipped and warehouse are handled in a manner th prevents damage
• Load and unload trucks according to department standards and customer demands.
• Use an RF scanner for receipts of returns or deliveries.
• Verify all counts, quantities, quality and descriptions of products and merials received, shipped or warehouse are wh is expected.
• Service production lines, delivering products as requested.
• Properly palletize or stretch wrap a unit.
• Timely and accure completion of paperwork associed with the movement of product & merials.
• Responsible for general cleanliness of the warehouse and loading docks.
• Perform regular inventory and cycle counts.
• Safely change forklift propane tanks and/or bteries as needed.
• Assist other departments as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Wh you need to succeed: 

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Previous forklift experience in a high volume high speed environment preferred
• Forklift driver certificion valid during the last 12 months is preferred, but we will teach you. 
• Knowledge of machinery and how to identify issues and troubleshoot equipment preferred.
• Ability to learn proprietary software programs for the Corruged Manufacturing systems.
• Must have ability to the basic ability to read and write in English.  Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, comprehend simple instructions, follow maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic dealing with decimals, fractions, rions, etc.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to communice effectively to all employees and to customers, both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to maintain good tendance.
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends or other shifts.
• Must pass background checks and drug testing th includes THC.
• Physical demand will include the ability to sit for continuous hours, stand, walk, bend, kneel, navige stairs though the entire shift and drive in reverse.

Wh we offer: 

• Corpore culture based on integrity, respect, responsibility, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

• An tractive salary th reflects skills, competencies, and potential.
• Total rewards benefit package starting Day 1
• A career in a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and fundamental elements of daily work.

 The salary range for this position is $21.76-$25.11 per hour, depending on your role, level, and locion. 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 ste/local law, 10 days of paid vacion, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work locion and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and educion. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred locion, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the applicion window is expected to close by 6/19/26

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