Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Smurfit Westrock; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Aurora, IL to ensure accurate shipping of finished goods and proper bill of lading documentation. The role requires forklift operation, AS/400 literacy, and adherence to safety and shipping procedures.

The successful candidate will lift up to 50 lbs, communicate with carriers and internal teams, and maintain logs while supporting dock operations and housekeeping around shipping areas.

Qualifications

• Must currently be in the Warehouse Department.
• Forklift Certification is required.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, operate a computer, communicate with carriers and internal managers, and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper shipping of finished goods and accuracy with bill of lading.
• Use AS/400 for warehouse management and shipping systems.
• Operate forklift and reach truck for material handling.
• Coordinate with outside carriers for pickups.
• Prepare Bill of Lading or Shipping Order for shipments.
• Perform final pallet inspection for accuracy and damage.
• Maintain records and logs of shipping activity.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Lifting 50 pounds

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS/400

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.

The Opportunity:

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk must ensure the proper shipping of all completed finished goods to ensure accuracy between shipments and bill of lading. This position is responsible for performing duties in accordance with established shipping procedures. In addition, they are required to maintain efficiency and timely shipments to external customers.

Location: Aurora, IL 60506

Pay: $25.51/hr

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions:

• Ability to review all pallet label information to determine the label represents the pallet of finished goods
• Ability to use the AS/400 computer system for warehouse management and shipping systems
• Ability to use forklift and reach truck for material handling
• Ability to determine the cleanliness of the load and use the pallet cleaner as needed
• Ability to communicate with outside carriers to coordinate the pickup of finished goods
• Ability to communicate issues with Account Managers
• Ability to create a Bill of Lading or Shipping Order for all shipments
• Ability to perform final inspection of pallet looking for accuracy and any damage
• Ability to use proper safety systems and safety checks for dock locks and entering and leaving a truck with a fork truck
• Ability to keep records and logs updated and accurately reflect shipping activity
• Ability to complete and turn in all documentation to accounts receivable or requisitioned
• Ability to locate specific inventory at any time
• Maintain housekeeping in and around dock, storage, and shipping yard and baling room
• Ability to assist in material handling
• Ability to assist in the receiving coordinators functions
• Ability to assist in the baling function
• Ability to perform physical inventories as needed including offsite warehouses
• Maintain areas of recycling of metal, wood, and paper
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• Must currently be in the Warehouse Department
• Must have Forklift Certification
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, able to use a computer, ability to communicate with carriers and internal managers and solve problems. The individual must be capable of operating without direct supervision. All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

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
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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.