Shipping Clerk

WestRock Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Global packaging company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Shipping Clerk for the 3rd shift at 9960 Alliance Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242. You will organize daily shipments, prepare billing, and coordinate with production and loaders to meet delivery schedules.

Responsibilities include reviewing loads, updating production orders, maximizing trailer utilization, and communicating with the Shipping Supervisor, carriers, and customer service on shipment status. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PCS/Kiwi is helpful.

Qualifications

• Requires effective written and verbal communication.
• Prior shipping/receiving experience preferred (2+ years).
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled industrial environment.
• Proficient with basic computer tools and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preplanned daily shipment organization and billing.
• Compile paperwork from production and checker/loaders.
• Review loading to ensure customer expectation achieved.
• Provide direction for checker/loaders to complete daily plans.
• Create updated loads as production orders finish
• Maximize trailer utilization per load
• Communicate with Shipping Supervisor and/or Production Superintendent about critical orders for delivery.
• Communicate with carrier to update with plan status throughout the shift.
• Experience with communication with carrier switcher.
• Experience with communication with customer service and customers regarding status of shipments.
• Must be able to do daily, weekly and monthly inventories and update any discrepancies.
• File completed paperwork.
• Coordination with off-site warehouse personnel.
• And other duties as assigned.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience with PC software includes Microsoft Outlook
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheet
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office
• Experience and proficient with PCS/Kiwi production system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Flexible hours

Team collaboration

Read/write/communicate

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PCS/Kiwi production system

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Title: Shipping Clerk

Shift: 3rd Shift

Location: 9960 Alliance Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

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.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Carry out preplanned daily shipment organization and billing.
• Compile paperwork from production and checker/loaders.
• Review loading to ensure customer expectation achieved.
• Provide direction for checker/loaders to complete daily plans.
• Create updated loads as production orders finish
• Maximize trailer utilization per load
• Communicate with Shipping Supervisor and/or Production Superintendent about critical orders for delivery.
• Communicate with carrier to update with plan status throughout the shift.
• Experience with communication with carrier switcher.
• Experience with communication with customer service and customers regarding status of shipments.
• Must be able to do daily, weekly and monthly inventories and update any discrepancies.
• File completed paperwork.
• Coordination with off-site warehouse personnel.
• And other duties as assigned.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience with PC software includes Microsoft Outlook
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheet
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office
• Experience and proficient with PCS/Kiwi production system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What you need to succeed

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Basic math and reasoning skills
• Computer proficiency
• 2+ years shipping/receiving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and maintain organized work processes.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled industrial environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including prolonged standing and walking, and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to do their responsibilities and cover the Supervisor responsibilities when they are out of the office
• Be able to update spreadsheets that are normally updated by the supervisor - on an as needed basis
• Able to work extended/flexible hours - when needed

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.