Warehouse Clerk 2nd Shift

Smurfit Westrock Company; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Warehouse Clerk, Assembly to support warehouse and production operations, coordinating receipt, storage, movement, replenishment, and shipment of products and materials to ensure production requirements are met.

You will provide daily direction to Material Handlers, schedule inbound/outbound deliveries, verify inventory accuracy, and maintain documentation while adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least two years shipping/receiving experience.
• Forklift operating experience is required.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and shipping documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily work direction to Material Handlers and set priorities.
• Schedule inbound deliveries to support production requirements.
• Schedule outbound shipments to meet customer due dates and service expectations.
• Verify counts, quantities, descriptions, and condition of received and shipped products.
• Record inventory movements in the designated inventory control system.
• Maintain accurate warehousing documentation and safety practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Forklift operation

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 Warehouse Clerk, Assembly supports warehouse and production operations by coordinating the receipt, storage, movement, replenishment, and shipment of products and materials. This role schedules inbound and outbound shipments, maintains accurate inventory records, processes shipping and receiving transactions, and ensures materials are available to support production requirements.

The Warehouse Clerk also provides daily work direction to Material Handlers and serves as a key connection between the warehouse, production teams, customers, vendors, and other departments. Success in this position requires strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast paced warehouse environment.

Overtime is required based on production and business needs.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Provide daily work direction to Material Handlers, assign tasks, and establish priorities based on shipping, receiving, inventory, and production needs
• Schedule inbound deliveries of customer products, production materials, and supplies to support production requirements
• Schedule outbound shipments to meet customer due dates, shipping instructions, and service expectations
• Verify the counts, quantities, descriptions, and condition of products and materials received and shipped
• Ensure products and materials are handled, stored, and moved safely and efficiently
• Coordinate the replenishment of products and materials to production lines to prevent delays or interruptions
• Process shipping and receiving paperwork and system transactions accurately and promptly
• Complete production issue, transfer, return, receipt, and shipment transactions as required
• Record inventory movements using the designated inventory control system
• Support customer specific warehouse management systems when required
• Perform physical inventory activities, including periodic cycle counts and inventory reconciliation
• Research inventory discrepancies and communicate concerns to the Warehouse Supervisor or Operations Manager
• Maintain accurate, timely, complete, and legible warehouse and inventory documentation
• Perform Material Handler responsibilities when additional operational support is needed
• Communicate with customers, vendors, carriers, production teams, and supporting departments to coordinate warehouse activities
• Serve as a liaison between the warehouse and other departments to support teamwork and timely problem resolution
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor or Operations Manager with daily warehouse activities and operational priorities
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment through effective housekeeping practices
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required training
• Report incidents, near misses, unsafe behaviors, equipment concerns, and unsafe conditions promptly
• Ensure warehouse equipment and assigned work areas are maintained in a safe and clean condition
• Work safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least two years of shipping or receiving experience
• At least two years of forklift operating experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Basic computer skills and experience entering information into inventory or warehouse systems
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, shipping documents, and inventory records
• Ability to prepare routine reports, correspondence, and warehouse documentation accurately and legibly
• Proficient mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to verify counts, quantities, product descriptions, and inventory transactions accurately
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Ability to apply sound judgment when addressing routine shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling concerns
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet customer and production deadlines
• Ability to provide daily work direction while maintaining positive and respectful working relationships
• Ability to work overtime based on production and business needs
• Consistent attendance, punctuality, and readiness to begin work at the scheduled time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an assembly, contract packaging, manufacturing, distribution, or production environment
• Experience using an inventory control system or warehouse management system
• Experience completing cycle counts and researching inventory discrepancies
• Experience scheduling inbound deliveries and outbound shipments
• Experience processing inventory transfers, production issues, returns, receipts, and shipments
• Experience interacting with customers, vendors, carriers, and cross functional departments
• Experience providing work direction, training, or operational support to Material Handlers or warehouse employees
• Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices, standard operating procedures, ISO requirements, or similar quality standards

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.