Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Schedule: Monday Friday 7am to 3pm

Location: Dayton, NJ

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.

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 accurate to reflect shipping activity
• Ability to complete and turn in all documentation to accounts receivables 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
• Previous Shipping and Receiving experience
• Previous Inventory Control Experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, able to use a computer, ability to communicate with carriers and internal manager and solve problems. The individual must be capable of operating without direct supervision.
• All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

The starting rate for this position is $22-26/hr., depending on your role, level and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentives, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.