What are the responsibilities and job description for the Picker/Packer position at Smurfit Westrock?
Description & Requirements
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 Picker/Packer will have a key role in the efficient distribution of our warehouse deliveries and arrivals.
The starting rate is $18-$19 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. 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. You may apply online at www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 06/01/2026.
M-F 6a-3p overtime and weekends as needed
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions
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.
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 Picker/Packer will have a key role in the efficient distribution of our warehouse deliveries and arrivals.
The starting rate is $18-$19 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. 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. You may apply online at www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 06/01/2026.
M-F 6a-3p overtime and weekends as needed
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions
- Handle pick tickets/orders from warehouse management/staff to pull items from warehouse inventory.
- Use RF guns and other electronic equipment, as necessary.
- Physically pulls warehouse items by the stated number, size, color, quantity, quality, etc. requirements.
- Compare and inspect physical items pulled to the requirements of the pick ticket/order.
- Pack/wrap orders as required by item/delivery type and prepare for shipment.
- Transport orders to shipping locations/bins/docks using the proper material handling equipment.
- Ensure that orders are staged correctly for each delivery.
- Operate any material handling equipment following established safety guidelines.
- Assist in maintaining the security and safety of the warehouse.
- May assist in placing incoming items in inventory.
- Agility to stand and walk for extended periods of time as a primary job responsibility.
- Capacity to lift and carry up to 50lbs intermittently during a typical work shift.
- Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties.
- Assist with conducting warehouse inventory counts as required.
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One or more years’ experience coordinating shipments in a warehousing or distribution environment.
- Ability to perform tasks under pressure, and within a deadline driven environment.
- Ability to handle detail-oriented work to ensure proper items and quantities are picked to arrive at customers in good condition.
- General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
- 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
- Benefits include:
- Medical w/ HSA
- Dental Vision
- Mental Health
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- Paid vacation time & holidays
- Life Insurance & AD&D
- Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement.
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.
Salary : $18 - $19