Warehouse Clerk - 2nd shift

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

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Warehouse Clerk - Assembly to ensure safe and accurate movement of products across the facility. You will coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, verify counts, and maintain inventory records to support production needs.

In this role, you’ll work with warehouse, production, customers, and vendors, set daily priorities, and help keep a clean, safe, and organized environment. Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook and basic inventory systems is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
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Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound loads of customer products, production materials, and supplies to support production requirements, as well as outbound shipments to meet customer due dates.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Forklift operation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Inventory control system

Job description

The Opportunity

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Warehouse Clerk - Assembly to support the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of products and materials throughout our operation. In this role, you will coordinate shipping and receiving activities, maintain accurate inventory transactions, and help ensure materials are available to meet production needs. You’ll work closely with warehouse, production, customers, and vendors while helping set daily priorities for Material Handlers. This is a great opportunity for someone with shipping and receiving experience who is organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Coordinate inbound loads of customer products, production materials, and supplies to support production requirements, as well as outbound shipments to meet customer due dates.
• Verify counts, quantities, and descriptions of products and materials received and shipped while ensuring materials are handled safely and efficiently.
• Process shipping and receiving transactions, including production issues, inventory transfers, returns, and other required documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using inventory control systems and perform physical inventories and periodic cycle counts.
• Support replenishment of products and materials to production lines and perform Material Handler duties as needed.
• Help coordinate daily warehouse activities, assign work and priorities, and serve as a liaison between the warehouse and other departments.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, production teams, and internal partners to resolve issues and maintain efficient workflow.
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment, follow established safety policies and procedures, and work required overtime to support operational needs.

What You Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of shipping and/or receiving experience.
• At least 2 years of forklift experience.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform inventory transactions and maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, and workplace procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments, as well as with customers and vendors.
• Ability to work overtime as required and perform the physical requirements of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using an inventory control or warehouse management system.
• Experience performing physical inventory and cycle counts.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
• Experience providing day-to-day work direction or coordinating priorities for warehouse or material-handling employees.

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