Inventory and Materials Coordinator - 3rd Shift

Smurfit-Westrock; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Inventory and Materials Coordinator for the 3rd shift to support production operations in Greensboro, NC. The role focuses on staging materials, tracking usage, and ensuring timely delivery with cross-functional collaboration across production and shipping teams.

You will follow SOPs and GMP requirements, operate forklifts safely, and support cycle counts and inventory accuracy while maintaining safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience staging and delivering materials in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to operate forklifts and move heavy loads safely.
• Familiarity with GMP and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Stage materials for production based on job tickets and schedules.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material delivery.
• Follow SOPs, work instructions, and GMP requirements.
• Operate forklifts safely according to standards.
• Support cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Manage finished goods inventory through receiving, picking, and packing.
• Maintain time management to meet deadlines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Cross-functional communication

Safety compliance

Tools

ERP system

Barcode scanning

Job description

Inventory and Materials Coordinator - 3rd Shift

Locations

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

22-Sep-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.

This is a 3rd shift position: 11pm-7am, Monday-Friday

The Opportunity:

The Inventory and Materials Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting production operations by ensuring materials are, staged, tracked, and delivered accurately and efficiently. This role is responsible for maintaining material flow, supporting inventory accuracy, and working cross-functionally with production and shipping teams. A typical day includes staging materials, communicating with operators, tracking usage in systems, managing finished goods inventory and ensuring all safety and operational procedures are followed.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Stage materials for production jobs based on job tickets and schedules
• Communicate and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials
• Follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and GMP requirements
• Operate forklifts safely and in accordance with company standards
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Support cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes
• Investigate and help resolve inventory discrepancies
• Manage Finished Good inventory by receiving the inventory, picking, and packing
• Manage time effectively to meet operational deadlines

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The role requires standing, sitting, mobility, and use of hands for extended periods. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and work in a loud environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.