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The Opportunity

The Rail Coordinator is Coordinate all rail inbound and outbound for Logistics dept, OCC/DLK, and both the Corrugated & Specialty box plants. The Rail Coordinator also is responsible for managing the Make & Hold inventory. Will also be responsible to be trained as a backup for the Logistics Coordinator position to cover for vacancies as needed.

How you will Impact WestRock:

* Manage daily rail inbound & outbound:

* Work with Longview Switching yard and their operating system as well as communicate with them via phone calls and emails to schedule railcars in and out of the mill.

* Determine placement of cars inside the mill for loading based on paper machines run schedules and locations of inventory.

* Give the train crew their daily work orders based on railcar & track availability, as well as the paper machine run schedules.

* Monitor the train radio and communicate instructions throughout the day as needed to the train crew.

* Manage and communicate the blue flag lockouts to the train crew.

* Log in/out railcars and assign them to customers by CSN in Panther for loader visibility and loading purposes.

* Fill out rail cull paperwork as loaded and scan/forward to Logistics Coordinator for record keeping.

* Create, edit, update, and post track schedules out to the loaders twice daily.

* Use both BN and UP websites as needed to edit/void/manage rail car conditions and orders.

* Communicate and assist in resolving railcar issues with corporate rail team, customer service/sales, and transportation teams.

* Manage Make & Hold & Dedicated Fleet business.

* Manage all M&H customer releases to the mill.

* Work with customer service & transportation on M&H customer deliveries, inventory levels and/or closed orders.

* Check all CSN\u2019s on dedicated daily sheet to ensure product is available for shipment.

* Manage, edit and update the daily truck dock preload list and send to the docks twice daily.

* Responsible to be trained as a backup or relief Logistics Coordinator to cover for vacancies as needed.

What you need to succeed:

* 1-2 years related experience preferred

* Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment

* Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills

* Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, maintain attention to detail and recognize time constraints

* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively and in a professional manner

* Proficient in Microsoft Office systems

Compensation Offered

* Pay (or pay range): $52,275 - $86,250 DOE (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels)

* Bonus Eligible: Annual Incentive Program (AIP) bonus based off metrics

Benefits Offered

WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

What we offer:

* 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.

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.