Shipping Clerk 1st Shift

prattinternalcareersite; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of

401(k) with match

Paid vacation days

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Paid Holidays from DAY ONE

Tuition reimbursement

Paid childbearing and parenting leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries is hiring a Shipping Clerk in Austell, GA. This full-time, hourly role reports to the Shipping Manager and supports planning, scheduling, and billing for outbound loads.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, English literacy, and forklift experience. You will work in a non-climate-controlled environment with generous benefits after brief eligibility periods.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and write English clearly.
• Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge of ISO and QS quality standards.
• Forklift experience preferred; certification a bonus.
• Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan loads to maximize trailer utilization and minimize costs.
• Set up delivery appointments for loads planned.
• Set up customer pickups and cut bills for all loads.
• Communicate outbound loads and delivery times with logistics.

Skills

English proficiency

Tape measure reading

Quality standards ISO/QS

Forklift operator (experience)

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Operator

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