What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving Clerk position at Smurfit Westrock?
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 accurately reflect shipping activity
- Ability to complete and turn in all documentation to accounts receivable 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
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, able to use a computer, ability to communicate with carriers and internal managers and solve problems. The individual must be capable of operating without direct supervision. All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.