What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipper receiver CDL 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
Join Smurfit Westrock as a Shipper/Receiver/CDL, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials and finished goods throughout our operation. In this position, you will be responsible for loading and unloading shipments, transporting materials between locations, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting customer deliveries while ensuring compliance with all safety and transportation regulations.
This role is critical to maintaining smooth operations and delivering exceptional service to both internal and external customers. A typical day may include operating lift trucks, loading and unloading trailers, verifying shipping documentation, performing inventory transactions, transporting materials between facilities, and ensuring shipments are accurate before leaving the facility.
Day Shift:7am-7pm
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
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
Join Smurfit Westrock as a Shipper/Receiver/CDL, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials and finished goods throughout our operation. In this position, you will be responsible for loading and unloading shipments, transporting materials between locations, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting customer deliveries while ensuring compliance with all safety and transportation regulations.
This role is critical to maintaining smooth operations and delivering exceptional service to both internal and external customers. A typical day may include operating lift trucks, loading and unloading trailers, verifying shipping documentation, performing inventory transactions, transporting materials between facilities, and ensuring shipments are accurate before leaving the facility.
Day Shift:7am-7pm
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
- Transport finished goods and raw materials safely between company facilities while complying with all Department of Transportation requirements and company safety policies.
- Load and unload trucks accurately to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
- Verify shipments against manifests, case labels, and barcode labels to ensure shipping accuracy and prevent customer mix-ups.
- Receive incoming materials and ensure inventory is accurately documented within company systems.
- Perform cycle counts and physical inventory activities to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Update inventory records and complete inventory adjustments as required.
- Wrap and band finished goods pallets to ensure product protection during storage and transportation.
- Operate lift trucks and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate records and utilize computer systems for shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions.
- Maintain housekeeping and workplace organization standards throughout shipping and warehouse areas.
- Collaborate with team members across departments to support operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Follow all safety procedures, policies, work instructions, and environmental guidelines.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
- Good driving record and ability to maintain CDL qualifications.
- Ability to safely load, unload, transport, and store materials and finished goods.
- Lift truck certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Ability to use basic measurement tools, calculators, tape measures, and rulers.
- Basic computer skills, including data entry, email, and inventory management systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and accurately complete shipping and receiving documentation.
- Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, and physical inventory processes preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical job duties in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- 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.
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.