Smurfit Westrock
FLT Driver/Material Handling
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FLT Driver/Material Handling – Markham Vale Site, Smurfit Westrock
Join our global team driving sustainability, safety, and growth
About Smurfit Westrock
At Smurfit Westrock, we are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, committed to:
- Employee welfare and personal development
- Sustainability and responsible operational practices
- Inclusion and a diverse, supportive work environment
- Community engagement and ethical business practices
The Role
We are recruiting for a FLT Driver/Material Handling at our Markham Vale Site, operating a 12-hour continental shift pattern:
- Rainy shift: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Midnight shift: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am
Key Responsibilities
- Report directly to Shift Manager
- Oversee day-to-day day operations within the factory facility
- Load/unload pallets safely and efficiently, adhering strictly to health and safety protocols
- Operate a counterbalance fork lift truck (FLT)—essential qualification required
- Ensure accuracy, deadlines, and adherence to established procedures
This role demands a proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on: ✔ Impeccable accuracy and attention to detail ✔ Flexibility in meeting tight deadlines and targets ✔ Ability to work unassisted and collaboratively as part of a team
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Essential Requirements
- Counterbalance Fork Lift (FLT) license – Must have experience
- Current knowledge of warehouse health and safety requirements
- Skill in safely stacking/unstacking large pallet quantities
- Ability to transfer pallets between storage and loading areas
- Proficiency in operating packaging machinery and maintaining a warehouse logistics workflow
- Track record of reliability, discretion, and initiative
- Computer literacy and ability to record, track, and follow documentation
- Willingness to perform varied duties (as and when required)
- Flags preferred: Experience in paper/packaging logistics or similar sectors
Desirable Queries
(While not mandatory, these strengthen your application)
- Prior experience in a shift work environment
- Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Basic forklift/equipment maintenance
- Knowledge of:
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Competitive Benefits (Including)
- ₿ Salary commensurate with experience
- Pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, and annual leave
- 24/7 confidential support, including employee assistance and family benefits
- Flexible working and family-friendly policies
- On-going training & skills development
- Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)
Smurfit Westrock strives to ensure our workforce reflects the world’s diverse communities, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and join us as we build a sustainable future for packaging!
Disclaimer Smurfit Westrock may only shortlist candidates meeting the essential criteria, and reserves the right to make an offer post-interview assessment.
Equal opportunities are the foundation of our recruitment practices. Apply to not just AFTER a job, but to BUILD a progressive, sustainable future.
Enquiries: [Internal application process / recruitment email to be clarified by Smurfit Westrock Human Resources]
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