Warehouse Operator

Smurfit-Westrock; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Warehouse Operator in Ohio to handle all stages of order material preparation, receiving goods, and maintaining safety and quality in the warehouse. Responsibilities include moving products with equipment, recording shipments, and communicating any safety concerns to supervisors.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of warehouse clerk experience, with English fluency and basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Fluent verbal and written English required.
• 1+ years of warehouse clerk experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills expected but not required for all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble materials for customer orders.
• Receive new and returned products and ensure proper storage.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in the warehouse.
• Record shipments and receipts in the Victory system.
• Organize warehouse to keep it clean and safe.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts.

Skills

English fluency

Warehouse experience

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Victory inventory system

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.

Opportunity summary:

As Warehouse Operator you are responsible for all phases of assembling materials for customer orders, receiving new and returned products, and maintaining safety and quality standards within the warehouse.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions:

• Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts; transfer materials, unloading, processing, loading and storage areas.
• Move outgoing product using hand truck, forklift, or other material handling equipment, in accordance with all safety policies, to loading dock.
• Receive, sort and place incoming products in appropriate warehouse location.
• Document and record any customer return as required.
• Record amounts of material shipped or received in Victory computer system.
• Mark materials and product with Victory inventory codes.
• Notify Supervisor, General Manager or Office Manager of any product, safety, or customer concerns.
• Assist with general counting of inventory.
• Open all containers, crates or bales as required to sort and maintain stock.
• Organize the warehouse for cleanliness and safety at all times.
• Sweep, mop, and perform other routine maintenance.
• Maintain all safety standards, including wearing protective clothing and eyewear as required.
• Maintain all quality indicators for operations by verifying product quantity/quality before delivery.
• Keep the warehouse accessible and safe for branch staff and visitors.
• Coordinate last minute or unscheduled deliveries will be necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years’ experience as warehouse clerk preferred.
• Fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Basic computer literacy preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Perform job duties in severe weather conditions: heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Walk for distances of 100 yards repeatedly and without assistance.
• Lift 50 pounds and without assistance or equipment
• Utilize all material handling equipment without assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time as a primary job responsibility.
• Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties.
• Wear protective equipment as required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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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.