Shipping Clerk

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People * Customers * Trust

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate logistics to lead the fast-paced shipping department in meeting daily customer demands by fulfilling orders on time and providing outstanding service on shipping options for the customer.

Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly manner, follow prescribed safety regulations, and demonstrate a commitment to safety, process improvement, and housekeeping

Understand and follow instructions on factory card, load plan and due date report.

Understand and practice correct equipment operation.

Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.

Unload and loads stock on trucks - Pallet and Baled units.

Responsible for shipping orders, forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped with attention to detail.

Assist the Forklift Operators to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.

Able to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.

Ability to complete end of month inventory with accuracy.

Position requires assisting all jobs in Shipping and Receiving department and plant production floor.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED.

1+ years' experience as a Shipping Clerk for inbound and outbound shipments

Candidates must possess advanced computer skills, and be extremely proficient in

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) with ability to learn PCA systems.

Ability to become PCA certified to operate a Forklift.

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience in a packaging warehouse and/or manufacturing environment.

Fully proficient in all facets of warehouse operations including shipping, receiving and system administration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to sit, stoop climb and bend.

Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.