Shipping Clerk, 3rd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary $29.69/hr?

Annual bonus based on plant metrics

Paid vacation

401k with company match

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Life/AD&D/disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring for a Shipping Clerk on the 3rd shift in Gallatin, TN. The role includes arranging carrier pickups, transferring stock, and supporting warehouse operations the team relies on to move materials efficiently.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of Shipping Clerk experience, forklift qualification, and the ability to stand for long periods. Authorized to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years’ experience as a Shipping Clerk.
• Qualified to operate a Forklift.
• Ability to operate a lift truck and previously attended a driver’s safety course.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Make arrangements for pick-up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase order.
• Transfer stock to and from trucks. Store units of stock in the warehouse in an orderly fashion to expedite retrieval.
• Support the shipment of goods produced and the received goods and supplies to be used in order to aid in the production/storage of goods destined for sale to our customer base.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly manner and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Make pick-ups and deliveries to our suppliers for parts and raw materials using a company van.
• Understand and follow instructions on factory card.
• Understand and practice correct equipment operation.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Unload and loads stock on trucks.
• Documents materials loaded on and taken off trucks.
• Responsible for shipping orders, forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Assist the Forklift Operators to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
• Report any missing, broken, bent, or worn parts to supervisor or maintenance.
• Complete the Forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift. Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.

Skills

Shipping Clerk

Logistics coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Driver's safety course

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

Location: 1440 Airport Rd Gallatin, TN

Schedule: 3rd Shift (11:00pm-7:00am)

Pay Rate: $29.69

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make arrangements for pick-up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase order. Transfer stock to and from trucks. Store units of stock in the warehouse in an orderly fashion in order to expedite retrieval.
• Support the shipment of goods produced and the received goods and supplies to be used in order to aid in the production/storage of goods destined for sale to our customer base.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly manner and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Make pick-ups and deliveries to our suppliers for parts and raw materials using a company van.
• Understand and follow instructions on factory card.
• Understand and practice correct equipment operation.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Unload and loads stock on trucks.
• Documents materials loaded on and taken off trucks.
• Responsible for shipping orders, forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Assist the Forklift Operators to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
• Report any missing, broken, bent, or worn parts to supervisor or maintenance.
• Complete the Forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift. Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years’ experience as a Shipping Clerk.
• Qualified to operate a Forklift.
• Ability to operate a lift truck and previously attended a driver’s safety course.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in the corrugated industry.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $29.69 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 1week per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• 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