Shipping Clerk

Hood-Container-1; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, supportive workplace

Commitment to safety & environment

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a Shipping Clerk to join our 1st shift team. You will play a central role in coordinating shipments, ensuring accuracy and safety across internal teams and truck drivers.

As Shipping Clerk, you will handle inventory counts, documentation, packing, and carrier paperwork, and support warehouse operations with efficient material handling and system updates. Your daily tasks include shipping coordination, updating inventory systems, inspecting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work overtime during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipping schedules with customer service, purchasing, and production.
• Prepare work orders and coordinate repairs for trucks and equipment.
• Perform blind counts and verify quantities, lot codes, and part numbers.
• Ensure safe, accurate loading/unloading and storage of materials.
• Inspect shipments and verify outbound shipments meet customer requirements.
• Build custom skids and adjust packaging per specifications.
• Track shipments and complete bills of lading and shipping documents.
• Move materials within the warehouse and update inventory systems.
• Provide additional support to logistics and warehouse operations.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Full-time Regular Chicago, IL, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 3234

Ready to Drive Efficiency and Keep Operations Moving? Join Hood Container as our Shipping Clerk!

At Hood Container, we’re not just about packaging we’re about precision, teamwork, and making sure every order gets where it needs to go. As a Shipping Clerk at our HCC Chicago Box plant, you’ll be at the center of our shipping operations, ensuring accuracy, safety, and top‑notch service for internal teams and truck drivers alike.

Location: Chicago, IL
Shift: 1st Shift - 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pay Rate:$20.00 per hour

How You Will Contribute:

• Shipping Coordination: Communicate daily with customer service, purchasing, and production to coordinate shipping schedules and notify teams of any delays.
• Equipment Oversight: Prepare work orders and coordinate repairs for trucks, trailers, forklifts, dock plates, and doors.
• Inventory & Documentation: Perform blind counts using documentation to verify quantities, lot codes, and part numbers. Identify and resolve quantity or part number discrepancies.
• Material Handling: Ensure safe, accurate, and efficient loading/unloading and storage of all incoming materials and finished goods.
• Order Accuracy: Inspect shipments and carrier equipment for damage and verify that outbound shipments meet customer requirements.
• Custom Packaging: Build custom skids and adjust packaging based on customer specifications.
• Shipment Tracking & Paperwork: Track shipments, complete bills of lading, customs forms, and other shipping documents via carrier systems.
• System Updates: Move materials within the warehouse and update inventory systems in real time.
• Additional Support: Perform other related duties as assigned to support logistics and warehouse operations.

What It Takes:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping and forklift operations
• Ability to read and write detailed instructions and memos
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to work overtime during peak periods
• Reliable attendance and physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, as well as perform standing, walking, reaching, and climbing duties

Why You’ll Love Working at Hood Container:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer strong compensation and a full benefits package to support your well‑being. Learn more on www.hoodcontainer.com/benefits
• Career Development: We support growth through hands‑on training, advancement opportunities, and a team that values your contributions.
• A Culture That Cares: Join a collaborative, supportive workplace where your ideas and energy make a difference.
• Join a Sustainable Industry: Be part of a company committed to innovation, safety, and environmental responsibility.

Who We Are:

Hood Container Corporation is a family‑owned, mill‑to‑market leader in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated packaging, and high‑graphic displays. We combine the reach of a large corporation with the personalized care of a boutique business. Learn more at hoodcontainer.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

At Hood Container, we believe in building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences who are ready to contribute and grow with us.