Inventory Control

About the role

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity: Inventory Control plays a key role in conducting daily cycle counts to ensure inventory levels are accurate within ASW. Effectively and accurately researching discrepancies of physical counts versus counts in ASW. Plans organize and check the accuracy of inbound deliveries including physical counts and BOL discrepancies.

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. A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Location: Livonia, MI 48150.

Pay

$27.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Count inventory
• Research discrepancies
• Perform basic math functions
• Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space in compliance with safety procedures
• Oversee the rotations of inventories within the warehouse as needed
• Keep the solution center accessible for branch staff and visitors
• Load outbound trucks
• Pull will‑call orders as needed
• Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments; prepare items for shipment
• Compare identifying information, counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records
• Affix shipping labels on packages, wooden crates, and boxes
• Post weights and shipping charges, and affix postage
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shippers to rectify damages and shortages
• Route items to departments
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications
• May direct others in preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments
• Insert items into containers, using space fillers and protective padding
• Lift and move heavy items/packages as required
• Use a computer as needed for email and internet information
• Select appropriate carriers/truckers to fill needs, both domestic and international, and complete necessary shipping documentation
• Track shipments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three or more years of experience working in a warehouse environment and inventory control
• Computer literacy required; prefer knowledge of MS Office
• Fork