Job Information
WestRock Company Shipping Material Handler 3rd in East Flat Rock, North Carolina
GENERAL PURPOSE: Prepare orders for shipment including manual or computerized record keeping and paperwork requirements. Determine the best shipping method to assure timely, cost-effective, undamaged deliveries. Receive incoming shipments according to established procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Accurately records material counts to be shipped.
Prepares and loads materials in a manner that will ensure safe delivery following job jacket and/or customer packing specifications.
Examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages. Responsible for the accuracy of information on packing slips. Notifies appropriate personnel of incoming shipments.
Stores received materials in proper storage area or routes to proper department.
Stacks the job in a safe and proper manner. Uses hand lift truck to carry pallets.
Operates forklift to move or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
Performs job duties in accordance with safety rules.
Follows all standard operations procedures, work instructions and current SOP\u2019s.
Manages time effectively
Operates the scale and skid wrapper
Loads trucks with proper product for shipment
Maintains assigned company vehicle
Operates pallet jacks and power walkers
Performs other job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Six to twelve months\u2019 related experience and/or training preferred.
Must have the ability to read and write complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to pass a basic reading test.
Must pass color vision test.
Must have the ability to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Must have experience in Excel, Outlook, spreadsheets, graphics, scanners, and bar codes.
Must have good communication skills.
Must have knowledge of loading techniques.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
Must have the ability to operate a label machine.
Must have the ability to operate the FedEx and UPS meter machines.
Must be able to maintain good attendance.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Employee is required to: sit, stand, talk, see, hear, and walk.
In terms of a typical 8 hour workday,
On the job employees must:
Not at all
Occasionally (<2 hours)
Frequently (2-5 hours)
Continuously (5-8 hours)
Bend/Stoop
X
Climb
X
Reach above shoulder level
X
Kneel
X
Push/Pull
X
Use hands/fingers to handle/feel
X
Repetitive operations
X
In terms of a typical 8 hour workday,
On the job employees must lift:
Not at all
Occasionally (<2 hours)
Frequently (2-5 hours)
Continuously (5-8 hours)
Up to 10 pounds
X
Between 10-25 pounds
X
Between 25-50 pounds
X
This position has special vision requirements:
Color vision - ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Close vision - clear vision at 20 inches or less.
Distance vision - clear vision at 20 feet or more.
Peripheral vision - ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down and/or left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.
Depth perception - three-dimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.
Ability to adjust focus - adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
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.