Maintenance Clerk

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401k plan with matching

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Maintenance Clerk to manage purchasing of materials for production and to handle all related tasks in a timely, safe, and accurate manner.

The role covers placing orders, processing work orders for forklifts and clamp trucks, creating POs, receiving supplies, maintaining vendor files and price records, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Authorized to work in the U.S. preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, and contracts.
• Write routine reports and correspondence and communicate with vendors and employees.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and email; able to manage invoices and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for materials and supplies in a timely manner.
• Handle work orders for Forklifts and Clamp Trucks.
• Create purchase orders for supplies and work orders.
• Receive supplies and parts and deliver required paperwork to accounting.
• Maintain vendor files and inventory control records.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel Spreadsheets

Outlook

AS 400

Skype

Inventory control

Vendor communication

Written communication

Tools

AS 400

Skype

Word

Email

Job description

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

Maintenance Clerk

The Maintenance Clerk's primary job is purchasing supplies for all of production (manufacturing). You will be required to handle all of aspects of this job in a timely manner.

Primary responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Place orders on a timely basis for purchases of materials and supplies.
• Handle work orders for Forklifts and Clamp Trucks.
• Create purchase orders for supplies and work orders.
• Receive in all supplies and parts as they are delivered to the plant and deliver required paperwork to accounting.
• Be familiar with standard products used and research sources of supplies for the highest quality, best value for the money, best terms, etc.
• Establish vendor files and inventory control records.
• Maintain price records and handle discrepancies as they arise.
• Understand and comply with all safety and quality requirements.
• Able to inform maintenance of an issue needing their assistance
• . Inform management of upcoming price increases, improved product availability, and economical alternatives.
• Maintaining a positive and professional work attitude.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties assigned by management.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Microsoft Office, Excel Spreadsheets, Outlook (Email Communication), AS 400, Skype, Standardized inventory control practices. Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, and contracts. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and employees. Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Computer, writing and communication skills and accurately complete all required computer / paperwork tasks, including but not limited using Word, Excel and email. Work overtime as needed. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

2 to 5 years of practical application experience in storeroom, purchasing and accounting functions. Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly within the corrugated or packaging industry.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $28.50 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual - Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 1 week per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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