3rd Shift Inventory Control I

WestRock Company; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions in Michigan is seeking an Inventory Control associate to perform daily cycle counts and investigate discrepancies between physical counts and ASW records. You will help manage inbound deliveries, organize storage, and assist with shipping processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires basic math, 2+ years in inventory or warehouse settings, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in inventory control or similar role.
• Experience with warehouse operations and manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Proficient in basic math and able to perform calculations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy.
• Research discrepancies between physical counts and ASW records.
• Oversee inbound deliveries, including counts and BOL discrepancies.
• Maintain organized storage to optimize space and ensure safety procedures.
• Prepare shipments, affix labels, and track weights/shipping charges.
• Assist with routing, packing, and documentation for domestic and international shipments.

Skills

Inventory control

MS Office

Forklift operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

Inventory Control plays a key role in conducting daily cycle counts to ensure inventory levels are accurate within ASW. Effectively and accurately researching discrepancies of physical counts versus counts in ASW. Plans organize and check the accuracy of inbound deliveries including physical counts and BOL discrepancies.

Hours:

Sun - Thurs, 10:30pm - 7am (overtime and weekends as needed)

Pay:

$24.50/hr

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions:

• Research discrepancies
• Perform basic math functions.
• Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space in compliance with safety procedures.
• Oversee the rotations of inventories within the warehouse as needed.
• Keep the solution center accessible for branch staff and visitors additional functions/job duties.
• Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment compares identifying information, counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Affixes shipping labels on packages, wooden crates, and boxes.
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, reject damaged items, records shortages, and correspond with shippers to rectify damages and shortages.
• Routes items to departments.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• May direct others in preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
• Insert items into containers, using space fillers, and protective padding.
• Lift and move heavy items/packages as required.
• Use a computer as needed for email and internet information.
• Select appropriate carriers/truckers to fill needs, both domestic and international, and complete necessary shipping documentation.
• Track shipments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience working in an inventory control role preferred
• Computer literacy required, prefer knowledge of MS Office.
• 2+ years of Warehouse/Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift Experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate to management and team members.
• Perform basic math functions.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Ability to perform tasks under pressure, and within a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle detail-oriented work.
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as a primary job responsibility.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. intermittently during a typical work shift.
• Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties.
• Wear protective equipment as required

What We Offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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