Description & Requirements 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.

The Opportunity

As the Shipping Coordinator you will be responsible for organizing and managing the day to day logistical activities for shipping and receiving of the Plant facility. Your role is also responsible for ensuring personnel operate efficiently and safely, maximizing loads while minimizing shipping costs, and coordinating with 3rd Party Logistics Companies to ensure on-time delivery of customer products and high customer satisfaction.

 

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Coordinate daily dispatch to ensure timely and cost-effective shipment methodsIdentify opportunities to maximize manufactured square footage (MSF) per trailer to increase utilization of assets and increase cost savingsCoordinate material staging, shipments, pick and pack order fulfillment, expired inventory destruction, and raw and customer owned inventoryMaintain working knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations and general routes to create time efficient shipping schedulesWork collaboratively with Production to assess, manage, and prioritize customer requests to ensure load planning accuracy, mitigate delays, and enable high customer satisfactionEnsure Shipping Clerks safely operate material handling equipment (e.g. forklift) and properly adhere to all safety regulations and proceduresPartner with 3rd Party Logistics Companies to coordinate dock times for customer receipt of inventory

 

What you need to succeed:

High School diploma or G.E.D.3 years of experience in Shipping and Receiving in a warehouse environmentGreat written and verbal communication skills with ability to adjust communication style and interact across all levels of the organizationAbility to coach and develop talent to create a highly productive, safety-conscious teamStrong decision-making skills with the ability to adapt and quickly respond to unforeseen changes in the production environmentWell organized with great time management skills to manage the execution of multiple priorities

 

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 Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more! A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.