Customer Service Representative - Bradenton, FL

Smurfit Westrock Company; Bradenton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Medical/Dental/Vision

Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Bradenton, FL, is seeking a Customer Service Representative to be the primary liaison between customers, sales, and operations, handling orders, quotes, and specifications on site at the Bradenton facility.

The role emphasizes relationship building, inventory awareness, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time delivery and exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 5+ years of customer service in a manufacturing setting, preferably corrugated.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with customers and sales teams across products and inventory.
• Process orders, review demand, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare quotes, provide pricing, and create new item specs/projects.
• Generate reports and share data with customers.
• Support Quality Manager to resolve issues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

CRM software

Job description

Locations

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

12-Oct-2026

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

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.

At Smurfit Westrock, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a long-term career with a clear path of advancement in a thriving, dynamic environment. Join us and be a part of a world-class team that’s shaping the future of packaging.

The Opportunity:

The Customer Service Representative will represent Smurfit Westrock to the customer and act as a critical liaison between the customer, sales, and operations teams. You will be the first point of contact with our customer and set the tone for our Smurfit WestRock experience.

This position is located onsite at the Bradenton, FL manufacturing facility.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Maintain ongoing relationships with multiple customers and sales teams, utilizing a diverse knowledge of products, logistics, production planning, and inventory management.
• Represent Smurfit Westrock values and deliver excellent service through each interaction
• Facilitates quotes and provides pricing.
• Creates new item specifications/projects.
• Manage accounts through processing incoming orders and/or inquiries, reviewing demand on machines, and managing orders to ensure customer's delivery requirements are met.
• Proactively track order activity, inventory levels and alert appropriate staff/customers of any potential issues
• Handle outside purchases for services and materials required for the manufacturing of customer projects.
• Produce customized reports and share data with customers.
• Generate customer issues and support the Quality Manager to obtain information, research, and troubleshoot quality issues.
• Designated as a lead on broad and/ or more complex projects.
• You may be given assignments such as providing guidance and training to junior level employees.
• As a Smurfit Westrock employee, you will be empowered to develop yourself through a culture of training to give you the tools to accomplish your best work and satisfy the customer

What you need to succeed:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. – Required, Associate/Bachelor degree, preferred.5+ years of customer service or related work experience in manufacturing environment, preferably corrugated industry.
• Broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members and take the initiative to accept additional responsibilities.
• Demonstrates a customer-oriented mindset and ability to operate with customers’ best interests in mind.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to complete a task or achieve a common goal and ensure great customer experience.
• Demonstrates an interest, willingness, and drive to learn new things; seeks to understand concepts, processes, and ideas within area of functional expertise.
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills to ensure achievement of desired results.
• Work in a fast-paced, team environment and partner with internal departments to achieve goals and satisfy customers.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to navigate in multiple systems.

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.
• Generous benefits including 401 K Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision all starting day one. Stock Purchase Program, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness program.

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.