Shipping Asscociate

Smurfit Westrock; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Tupelo, MS, seeks an on-site Shipping/Loader to remove finished product, load trucks, and verify shipment accuracy. The role reports to the Shipping Supervisor and may require overtime and shift flexibility.

Candidates must perform basic math, read packing lists, and communicate clearly with team members. PPE and safety protocols are required in this manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to do basic math.
• Must be able to read paperwork and load tags.
• Good working knowledge of computers.
• Good communication skills with peers, supervisor and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Remove finished product and load into designated truck or warehouse location.
• Unload incoming trucks and verify packing lists match items.
• Act as final quality check before shipment and stop if quality is not met.
• Load trucks according to schedule and optimize trailer utilization.
• Maintain housekeeping in the shipping area and complete paperwork.
• Receive directions from Shipping Supervisor and work overtime as needed.
• Follow safety PPE requirements and understand emergency plan.

Skills

Basic math

Read paperwork/load tags

Computer skills

Communication

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

Remove finished product, including sheets and finished packages from unloading lines and load the product into designated truck or warehouse location. Unload incoming trucks with sheet stock and check to verify that packing list agrees with items on truck. This position will report to the Shipping Supervisor.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Act as the final quality check for product leaving the facility. If not up to acceptable quality standards, stop the shipment and communicate with appropriate personnel.
• Inspect the maintenance of the lift truck and fill out lift truck repair sheet when necessary.
• Work with Shipping Lead and or Supervisor regarding proper loading of orders for multiple stops. loads based on delivery schedule.
• Load trucks as outlined by Supervisor/Scheduler.
• Determine the best way of loading trucks to maximize trailer utilization and to protect the product during shipment.
• Work together with other loaders to keep lines empty and trucks loaded.
• Unload lines coming from the Unitizer.
• Determine how to route orders from the Unitizer whether they are staged on the floor or loaded onto a truck.
• Ensure that all trailers have been dock locked or that wheels have been choked.
• Clean empty trailers prior to loading.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Maintain housekeeping in the shipping area.
• Blow out the Lift Truck daily.
• Work overtime as needed (covering vacations and absences).
• Must be able to work any shift as needed.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Must be able to do basic math.
• Must be able to read paperwork/load tags.
• Good working knowledge of computers
• Good communication skills with peers, supervisor and leadership over the radio or in person.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time with intermittent breaks during shift.
• Frequently walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, twisting, bending, kneeling, heavy use of h ands/forearms.
• Ability to lift a propane tank which is a minimum of 50 lbs. for fuel changeout during shift.

SAFETY

• PPE (personal protective equipment) will be required.
• Understand safe work practices and emergency action plan for the plant.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• M anufacturing/A ssembly, indoor, concrete floor, dust, good ventilation, moving machinery.
• Heat/Cold changes in temperature and /or humidity changes.

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