We are a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing facility and move between 50 and 60 trailers of high-quality corrugated packaging every day. If you are a team player and enjoy meeting and exceeding goals every shift, consider talking to us. Richmond! Smurfit Westrock is the leading paper and packaging company and a best-in-class employer. Our people are our most important asset, and we are looking for a shipping clerk. This is a union position. Training at $21.79, Shipping Clerk rate is $23.33 plus shift differential.
Shifts: You must be able to work any of the shifts below.
Night shift 7PM-7AM Day Shift 7AM-7PM Split Shift (2) day & (2) nights Requires Saturday availability
How you will impact WestRock
Our customers count on us to get their boxes right and delivered on time. Our shipping clerks ensure every load gets logged and shipped correctly. As Shipping Clerk, you will be responsible for assisting with the daily activities for all shipping functions of all outgoing products to customers, managing all aspects of shipping and transferring product and materials, verifying and recording information on incoming and outgoing shipments. This is a union job. Richmond Container is a union shop. Virginia is a right to work state; you are not required to join the union however you must respect the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Schedule inbound and outbound loads/manage inbound and outbound shipmentsMaximize trailer utilization and efficiently use trailer pool to reduce costsEnsure subordinates work safely and contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives resultsPrepare daily and monthly management reports to communicate critical shipping informationCoordinate and monitor courier rates to select the lowest rate to minimize shipping cost and remain within budgetUtilize knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates to determine shipping priorities and methods for delivery to assure on-time delivery and exceptional customer serviceCommunicate with various levels of management and departments to ensure that goals are accomplished
Benefits and Compensation
Great pay and benefitsHealth Insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off and other benefits including 401k with company match, Life Insurance, and more the first day of the next month after you complete 30 daysA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of our daily work
What you need to succeed:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent3 to 4 years of logistics/industrial/shipping experienceDemonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectivelyFocus on increasing customer satisfaction by ensuring obligations are met in timely mannerAptitude to calculate estimated costs associated with the shipping/delivery functionsAbility to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administratorAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other managers, staff, and vendorsProficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office- Excel, PowerPoint, WordWell-developed oral and written communication skillsAbility to push, pull, bend, squat, lift, reach and kneel for up to 12 hours a day and push or pull up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis. You must be able to stand for 12-hour shifts. Our plant gets very hot in the summer. We take safety seriously. Ability to work daily overtime, weekend work and various shifts depending on your position. We cannot guarantee shift availabilityMath and computer skillsWe count on our team and your co-workers count on you. Great attendance is important to your success and ours!A desire to make Smurfit Westrock your career. We offer advancement and transfer opportunities, tuition reimbursement after 1 year to help you reach your goals! Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.