Warehouse Clerk 1st Shift

Smurfit Westrock plc; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Warehouse Clerk for the 1st shift to receive, store, distribute, and ship products and materials. The role requires attention to detail, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Applicants should have 2+ years in shipping/receiving and forklift experience, plus a high school diploma or GED. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for daily operations and collaboration with customers and vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Basic math and reasoning skills.
• Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the department; assign daily work and set priorities.
• Schedule inbound loads of customer product and materials.
• Schedule outbound shipments to meet customer due dates.
• Verify counts, quantities, and descriptions of products.
• Ensure safe and efficient handling of materials.
• Replenish products to production lines.
• Process shipping/receiving paperwork and inventory transactions.
• Perform physical inventory and cycle counts.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in warehouse.
• Assist Warehouse Supervisor and interact with customers/vendors.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing

Math Skills

Computer Literacy

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer Proficiency

Job description

WAREHOUSE CLERK

1st Shift

SUMMARY

The Warehouse Clerk position is responsible for performing a combination of tasks to receive, store, distribute, and ship products and materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership to the department; assign daily work and set priorities.
• Schedule inbound loads of customer product and materials.
• Schedule outbound shipments to meet customer due dates.
• Verify counts, quantities, and descriptions of products.
• Ensure safe and efficient handling of materials.
• Replenish products to production lines.
• Process shipping/receiving paperwork and inventory transactions.
• Perform physical inventory and cycle counts.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in warehouse.
• Assist Warehouse Supervisor and interact with customers/vendors.

COMPETENCIES

• Safety
• Quality
• Knowledge of field
• Accountability and dependability
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal skills
• Productivity/OEE
• Attendance and punctuality
• Documentation and reporting
• Coaching and leading

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Basic math and reasoning skills
• Computer proficiency

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years shipping/receiving
• 2+ years forklift experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Use of machinery and warehouse equipment
• Exposure to noise, temperature changes, and industrial environment

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.