Warehouse Shipping/Receiving Clerk - WestRock Company

Location: Auburn, Washington 701 15th ST SW, Auburn, WA 98001 Career opportunity: Our Warehouse Shipping/Receiving Clerk is located in Auburn, Washington. In the role you are responsible for all phases of assembling materials for customer orders, shipping and receiving new and returned product, and maintaining safety and quality standards within the warehouse. You will also be responsible for loading and unloading materials. Other aspects of this role include, move outgoing product using hand truck, forklift, or other material handling equipment, in accordance with all safety policies, to loading dock. Inventory and record documentation will also be a vital part of the role. How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: * Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts; transfer materials, unloading, processing, loading and storage areas * Move outgoing product using hand truck, forklift, or other material handling equipment, in accordance with all safety policies, to loading dock * Receive, sort and place incoming product in appropriate warehouse location * Document and record any customer return as required. * Record amounts of material shipped or received in computer system * Mark materials and product with inventory codes * Notify Supervisor, General Manager or Office Manager of any product, safety, or customer concerns * Assist with general counting of inventory. * Open all containers, crates or bales as required to sort and maintain stock. * Organize warehouse for cleanliness and safety at all times * Sweep, mop and perform other routine maintenance * Maintain all safety standards, including wearing protective clothing and eyewear as required * Maintain all quality indicators for operations by verifying product quantity/quality before delivery * Keep warehouse accessible and safe for branch staff and visitors. * Coordinate of last minute or unscheduled deliveries will be necessary * Other duties as assigned. What You Need to Succeed: * High school diploma or equivalent * Forklift Certified * One or more-year(s) experience as warehouse clerk preferred * Fluency in English required, verbal and written * Basic computer literacy preferred but not required. Physical Requirements * Perform job duties in severe weather conditions: heat, cold, rain, etc * Walk for distances of 100 yards repeatedly and without assistance * Lift 50 pounds and without assistance or equipment * Utilize all material handling equipment without assistance * Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time as a primary job responsibility * Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties. * Wear protective equipment as required. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. 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.