Inventory Specialist

WestRock Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging solutions is seeking a Warehouse Associate for their Dallas, TX location. The role involves receiving materials, conducting inventory audits, and supporting logistics operations. Candidates should have warehouse experience, basic computer skills, and be willing to work overtime during peak times.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving.
• Possess a valid Texas driver's license.
• Ability to pass drug and insurance screenings.

Responsibilities

• Receive all inbound material and perform inventory audits.
• Prepare loads and bills of lading for shipping.
• Operate forklifts and perform loading/unloading tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Warehouse experience

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity:

As a highly valued member of the Dallas, TX Team, this position provides support to receiving, inventory control and logistics. Receive all incoming materials, perform inventory audits, and provide logistics support.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Receives all inbound material daily.
• Performs material and finished goods audits daily.
• Prepares loads and bills of lading to ship daily.
• Distributes inbound overnight packages daily.
• Prepares outbound overnight packages daily.
• Participates in quarterly plant physical inventories.
• Locates and retrieves material, finished goods, ER per the help desk daily.
• Unloads and loads delivery truck.
• Operates stand-up reach and sit-down forklift.
• Operates manual and electric pallet jacks.
• Drives company vehicles between warehouse and production plant when needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Must have 6 months to 1 year of experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving and forklift operation.
• Possess a valid Texas driver's license.
• Able to pass insurance screening to drive company vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully pass forklift test and certification process.
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of email and word processing.
• An understanding of computer inventory systems is preferred.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• 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.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.