Shipping Clerk

Smurfit-Westrock; Kentucky; On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term bonus incentive

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Associate to organize daily shipments, compile production paperwork, and ensure on-time delivery. The role requires 2+ years in shipping/receiving and strong communication skills.

You will coordinate with production, loaders, and carriers, and handle inventory tasks in a non-climate-controlled environment. We offer comprehensive training and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• 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 across teams.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled industrial environment.
• Must be able to lift/move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Cover supervisor responsibilities when needed.
• Update spreadsheets as directed.
• Extend/flex hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preplanned daily shipment organization and billing.
• Compile paperwork from production and checker/loaders.
• Review loading to meet customer expectations.
• Provide direction for checker/loaders to complete daily plans.
• Create updated loads as production orders finish.
• Communicate with Shipping Supervisor or Production Superintendent about critical orders.
• Inform carrier of plan status throughout the shift.
• Coordinate with off-site warehouse personnel as needed.
• Maintain strong communication and organization.

Skills

Shipping/receiving

Communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PCS/Kiwi production system

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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.

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
• 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.

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.

The salary range for this position is $43,500.00 - $72,500.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.