Shipping Clerk 1st Shift

prattexternalcareersite; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401(k) with match

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Austell, GA is seeking a Shipping Clerk for the 1st shift. The role supports planning loads, scheduling deliveries, and coordinating with customers to optimize trailer usage and minimize costs.

You will set up delivery appointments, arrange customer pickups, generate load bills, and communicate outbound schedules with logistics. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, English fluency, and forklift experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Able to speak, read, comprehend and write legibly in English.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge of quality standards – both ISO and QS.
• Qualified Shipping Forklift Operator, one year experience as a Forklift Operator preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up delivery appointments for loads planned.
• Set up customer pickups.
• Cut bills for all loads.
• Communicate with logistics all outbound loads and delivery times.

Skills

English proficiency

Tape measure reading

Quality standards ISO QS

Forklift operator

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position

Shipping Clerk

Shift

1st

Location

Austell, GA

Job Type

Full Time, Hourly

Reports To

Shipping Manager

Perks of Pratt

• Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits
• At 3 Months: 401k with partial match
• At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Job Description

Overview

• Plan loads to customers based on order quantities, maximizing trailer utilization and minimizing costs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Set up delivery appointments for loads planned
• Set up customer pick ups
• Cut bills for all loads
• Communicate with logistics all outbound loads and delivery times

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Able to speak, read, comprehend and write legibly in English
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• Knowledge of quality standards – both ISO and QS
• Qualified Shipping Forklift Operator, one year experience as a Forklift Operator preferred
• Microsoft Office proficiency preferred

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

Why Choose Us?

At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.

Perks of Pratt?

• Monthly Incentive Opportunities
• Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• 3 Months: 401(k) with match
• 6 Months: PAID vacation days
• 12 Months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave