Shipping Clerk

Packaging Corporation of America; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is hiring a Shipping Clerk to ensure timely order fulfillment and maintain equipment safety. This role demands attention to detail and the ability to operate a forklift within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of shipping experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience as a Shipping Clerk.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics to meet customer demands.
• Maintain work area and equipment safety.
• Unload and load stock on trucks.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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.

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 load 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.
• Complete end of month inventory with accuracy.
• Assist all jobs in Shipping and Receiving department and plant production floor.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years’ experience as a Shipping Clerk for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to learn PCA systems.
• Ability to become PCA certified to operate a Forklift.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures, machinery, and forklift traffic.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a packaging warehouse and/or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency 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 in a team, communicating effectively.

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

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing and Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing