Shipper/Checker/Loader

Smurfit Westrock plc; Lewisburg (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to prepare daily shipments, verify against packing slips, and load/unload trailers. The role requires forklift operation, inventory accuracy, and adherence to safety rules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, forklift experience, and familiarity with UPS/FedEx shipping systems. Additional duties include reading procedures, basic math, and intermediate computer use, with overtime possible during busy periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift driving experience required.
• Experience with parcel shipping systems (UPS/FedEx).
• Inventory management software experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Intermediate math and computer skills.
• Ability to work overtime during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily shipments according to client specs.
• Verify shipments against packing slips.
• Load and unload trailers.
• Complete forklift training and maintain license.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure deliveries reach correct department/recipient.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift driving

Parcel shipping systems

Inventory management software

Barcode scanning

Reading and interpreting documents

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

UPS/FedEx shipping systems

Barcode scanners

Job description

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.

Our team of Shipping and Receiving Clerks are responsible for shipping out customer orders and coordination with carriers. Essential Functions: Prepares daily shipments according to client specifications. Verifies shipments received match packing slips Loads and unloads trailers Completes training and maintains license for Forklift Maintains inventory accuracy and resolves inventory discrepancies Ensures deliveries get to appropriate department/recipient Performs other job duties as assigned Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. Minimum 1 year forklift driving experience Minimum 1 year parcel shipping system experience (UPS/FedEx) Minimum 1 year inventory management software experience Minimum 1 year scanning/barcoding experience Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Intermediate math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Intermediate computer skills (email, word processing, etc.) Ability to work overtime as needed; overtime may be required during busy periods Ability 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.

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.