Warehouse Clerk

Warehouse Clerk

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.

Prepare orders for shipment including manual or computerized record keeping and paperwork requirements. Determine the best shipping method to ensure timely, cost-effective, undamaged deliveries. Receive incoming shipments according to established procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Accurately records material counts to be shipped.
• Coordinates daily shipping schedule with customer service, purchasing, and production personnel. Notifies appropriate personnel if outgoing shipments will be delayed.
• Prepares and loads materials in a manner that will ensure safe delivery following job jacket and/or customer packing specifications.
• Prepares UPS orders for shipment including all associated paperwork, recordkeeping, and labeling.
• Determines best shipping method utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates. Maintains accurate records.
• Properly labels all shipments.
• Maintains incoming and outgoing inventory records for specified customer accounts.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages. Responsible for the accuracy of information on packing slips. Notifies appropriate personnel of incoming shipments.
• Stores received materials in proper storage area or routes to proper department.
• Stacks the job in a safe and proper manner. Uses hand lift truck to carry pallets.
• Operates forklift to move or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Performs job duties in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company safety rules.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.); or 6-12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have the ability to read and write complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have experience in Excel, Outlook, spreadsheets, graphics, scanners, and bar codes.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of loading techniques.
• Must have the ability to operate a label machine.
• Must have the ability to operate the FedEx and UPS meter machines.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or moved up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.