STOREROOM CLERK

Packaging Corporation of America; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k with employer matching

Life Insurance

Job summary

PCA, a Fortune 500 company, seeks a Maintenance Clerk to purchase production supplies and manage inventory. You will handle orders, process work orders for forklifts, and ensure paperwork flows to accounting, while maintaining vendor relationships and price records.

The role emphasizes safety, quality compliance, and timely communication with management about price changes and supply availability. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel Spreadsheets.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret procedures, manuals, and contracts.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong vendor and employee communication.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for materials and supplies on a timely basis.
• Handle work orders for forklifts and clamp trucks.
• Take inventory counts and maintain desired inventory levels of supplies.
• Create purchase orders for supplies and work orders.
• Receive in all supplies and parts and deliver paperwork to accounting.
• Maintain vendor files and inventory control records.
• Maintain price records and handle discrepancies.
• Understand and comply with safety and quality requirements.
• Inform management of price increases and economical alternatives.
• Additional duties assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Inventory control

Safety focus

Overtime willingness

Analytical ability

Tools

AS 400

Microsoft Office

Excel

Skype

Outlook

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

The Maintenance Clerk’s primary job is purchasing supplies for all of production (manufacturing). You will be required to handle all of aspects of this job in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Place orders on a timely basis for purchases of materials and supplies.
• Handle work orders for Forklifts and Clamp Trucks.
• Take inventory counts and maintain desired inventory levels of supplies.
• Create purchase orders for supplies and work orders.
• Receive in all supplies and parts as they are delivered to the plant and deliver required paperwork to accounting.
• Be familiar with standard products used and research sources of supplies for the highest quality, best value for the money, best terms, etc.
• Establish vendor files and inventory control records.
• Maintain price records and handle discrepancies as they arise.
• Understand and comply with all safety and quality requirements.
• Able to inform maintenance of an issue needing their assistance.
• Inform management of upcoming price increases, improved product availability, and economical alternatives.
• Maintaining a positive and professional work attitude.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties assigned by management.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Microsoft Office, Excel Spreadsheets, Outlook (Email Communication), AS 400, Skype, Standardized inventory control practices.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, and contracts.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Computer, writing and communication skills and accurately complete all required computer / paperwork tasks, including but not limited using Word, Excel and email.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 to 5 years of practical application experience in storeroom, purchasing and accounting functions.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly within the corrugated or packaging industry.
• Microsoft Office, Excel Spreadsheets, Outlook (Email Communication), AS 400, Skype, Standardized inventory control practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Pre-employment assessment test will be required to assess skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $30.28per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: [2] weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.

• Paid Holidays.
• 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

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