Warehouse Clerk 2nd Shift

Warehouse Clerk 2nd Shift

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.

The Warehouse Clerk, Assembly supports warehouse and production operations by coordinating the receipt, storage, movement, replenishment, and shipment of products and materials. This role schedules inbound and outbound shipments, maintains accurate inventory records, processes shipping and receiving transactions, and ensures materials are available to support production requirements.

The Warehouse Clerk also provides daily work direction to Material Handlers and serves as a key connection between the warehouse, production teams, customers, vendors, and other departments. Success in this position requires strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast paced warehouse environment. Overtime is required based on production and business needs.

Provide daily work direction to Material Handlers, assign tasks, and establish priorities based on shipping, receiving, inventory, and production needs

Schedule inbound deliveries of customer products, production materials, and supplies to support production requirements

Schedule outbound shipments to meet customer due dates, shipping instructions, and service expectations

Verify the counts, quantities, descriptions, and condition of products and materials received and shipped

Ensure products and materials are handled, stored, and moved safely and efficiently

Coordinate the replenishment of products and materials to production lines to prevent delays or interruptions

Process shipping and receiving paperwork and system transactions accurately and promptly

Complete production issue, transfer, return, receipt, and shipment transactions as required

Record inventory movements using the designated inventory control system

Support customer specific warehouse management systems when required

Perform physical inventory activities, including periodic cycle counts and inventory reconciliation

Research inventory discrepancies and communicate concerns to the Warehouse Supervisor or Operations Manager

Maintain accurate, timely, complete, and legible warehouse and inventory documentation

Perform Material Handler responsibilities when additional operational support is needed

Communicate with customers, vendors, carriers, production teams, and supporting departments to coordinate warehouse activities

Serve as a liaison between the warehouse and other departments to support teamwork and timely problem resolution

Assist the Warehouse Supervisor or Operations Manager with daily warehouse activities and operational priorities

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment through effective housekeeping practices

Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required training

Report incidents, near misses, unsafe behaviors, equipment concerns, and unsafe conditions promptly

Ensure warehouse equipment and assigned work areas are maintained in a safe and clean condition

Work safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

High school diploma or GED

At least two years of shipping or receiving experience

At least two years of forklift operating experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Basic computer skills and experience entering information into inventory or warehouse systems

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, shipping documents, and inventory records

Ability to prepare routine reports, correspondence, and warehouse documentation accurately and legibly

Proficient mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals

Ability to verify counts, quantities, product descriptions, and inventory transactions accurately

Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions

Ability to apply sound judgment when addressing routine shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling concerns

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet customer and production deadlines

Ability to provide daily work direction while maintaining positive and respectful working relationships

Ability to work overtime based on production and business needs

Consistent attendance, punctuality, and readiness to begin work at the scheduled time

Experience working in an assembly, contract packaging, manufacturing, distribution, or production environment

Experience using an inventory control system or warehouse management system

Experience completing cycle counts and researching inventory discrepancies

Experience scheduling inbound deliveries and outbound shipments

Experience processing inventory transfers, production issues, returns, receipts, and shipments

Experience interacting with customers, vendors, carriers, and cross functional departments

Experience providing work direction, training, or operational support to Material Handlers or warehouse employees

Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices, standard operating procedures, ISO requirements, or similar quality standards

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.