Top 6 Forklift loader Jobs in Tonawanda Ny

Forklift Operator
Smurfit Westrock —North Tonawanda, NY
- $22.38 - $24.65 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Warehouse Loader
NAPA —Williamsville, NY
- $23 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
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Loader
Ryerson —Lancaster, NY
- From $23.59 an hour
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Math
- Warehouse
Bulk Dock Operator - 3rd shift
ASR Group —Buffalo, NY
- $21 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Heavy lifting
- Inventory management
- No high school diploma
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Bulk Dock Operator - 3rd shift
American Sugar Refining —Buffalo, NY
- $21 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Heavy lifting
- Inventory management
- No high school diploma
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Forklift Operator
Agile Cold Storage —West Seneca, NY
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Warehouse experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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DHL —Groveport, OH
Responsible for checking all inbound and outbound products. Six months forklift operation experience, prefer. Shift: 1st shift Monday – Friday 6am – 2:30pm.
$21.25 an hour
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Reading Rock Inc —Columbus, OH
The Forklift Operator operates industrial forklifts and in-loaders to safely move materials throughout the work area. Lift, push, pull, and carry materials.
$20 - $21 an hour
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Forklift Operator

Smurfit Westrock -
North Tonawanda, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$22.38 - $24.65 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Measuring tapes
Customer communication
Basic math
English
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

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.

Job: Forklift Operator (Shipping Team)

Location: 51 Robinson St North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Pay: $22.38 + shift differential ($0.50 for 2nd shift & $0.65 for 3rd shift). After training and the probationary period, pay will bump up to $24.65

Shift: Union Plant. Must be flexible to work any shift.

Overtime: Daily and/or Weekend as needed, 2-3 Saturdays a Month

Opportunity summary: As Forklift Operator (Checker/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. You will also keep accurate tally of what is shipped to customers. We are a high-volume manufacturing plant and you will be part of a team that loads up to 25 trailers a day.

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.

This position is Union. We work Monday through Friday with mandatory OT as scheduled. Our plant is not climate controlled.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Inspect forklift daily at the start of the shift ensuring all safety features are operational. Complete checklist documenting inspection.
Safely track and move materials throughout the facility safely and efficiently
Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of the equipment and work area.
Assure all materials shipped and warehouse are handled in a manner that 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 materials received, shipped or warehouse are what is expected.
Service production lines, delivering products as requested.
Properly palletize or stretch wrap a unit.
Timely and accurate completion of paperwork associated with the movement of product & materials.
Responsible for general cleanliness of the warehouse and loading docks.
Perform regular inventory and cycle counts.
Safely change forklift propane tanks and/or batteries as needed.
Assist other departments as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

What 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 certification 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 Corrugated 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, etc.
Ability to read a tape measure.
Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and customers, both verbally and in writing
Must be able to maintain good attendance.
Must be available to work overtime and weekends or other shifts.
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.

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect.
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
An attractive salary that reflects skills, competencies, and potential.
Total rewards benefit package starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
A career in a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and fundamental elements of daily work.

Position Starting Pay Rate: $22.38 + shift differential ($0.50 for 2nd shift & $0.65 for 3rd shift) - After training and the probationary period, pay will bump up to $24.65. 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, 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 60 working days, and 10 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] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 7/6/2026.

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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