Shipping Coordinator - Military Veterans
at Smurfit Westrock
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.
Opportunity Summary: 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 3 rd 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 methods
- Identify opportunities to maximize manufactured square footage (MSF) per trailer to increase utilization of assets and increase cost savings
- Coordinate material staging, shipments, pick and pack order fulfillment, expired inventory destruction, and raw and customer owned inventory
- Maintain working knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations and general routes to create time efficient shipping schedules
- Ensure Shipping Clerks safely operate material handling equipment (e.g. forklift) and properly adhere to all safety regulations and procedures
- Partner with 3 rd Party Logistics Companies to coordinate dock times for customer receipt of inventory
- 3 years of experience in Shipping and Receiving in a warehouse environment
- Great written and verbal communication skills with ability to adjust communication style and interact across all levels of the organization
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to adapt and quickly respond to unforeseen changes in the production environment
- Well organized with great time management skills to manage the execution of multiple priorities
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Liberty, MO
“The people of WestRock are what differentiate us in the marketplace and will help us become the premier provider of packaging around the world.” —Steve Voorhees, CEO This is an exciting time at WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions. We believe that Packaging Matters™ in building trust, influencing purchasing, and educating consumers, and we apply that belief to every project. Our strong foundation of talented, motivated experts provide customers with sustainable paper and packaging solutions around the world. Working together, we have a tremendous opportunity to define our company culture, grow our business and provide long-term solutions for our employees. With such an expansive operation, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.