About this role
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
Principle Accountabilities:
Maintain and file records and complete and distribute reports for incoming shipments.
Utilize computer system to generate reports/tags.
Input and verify applicable information to ensure accuracy of counts and other data and accurately close bill of ladings.
Input, upload, and manipulate data within spreadsheets while maintaining accuracy and integrity of all data.
Proactively communicate with internal customers regarding scheduling changes for shipping/receiving.
Assist department personnel, when needed, to balance the workload, organize area, and perform general cleaning.
Communicate daily shipments/staging and cycle counting information to material handlers/production.
Ensure all paperwork related to incoming/outbound shipments is accurate.
Work on production line, as needed.
Depending on staffing levels, may be required to operate forklift and maintain applicable licensures.
Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED.
A minimum of 2 years' experience operating a forklift
Ability to work the 2nd shift including weekends and overtime as needed
Ability to work in production environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong Microsoft office skills, specifically Microsoft Excel.
Prior experience in administrative role within a shipping/receiving/comparable area.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and delegate tasks, as needed.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Starting salary for position: $22.25 per hour + shift differential.
- Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
- Paid Vacation: two (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
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
Other facts
About PCA
PCA is the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and the third-largest producer of uncoated freesheet in North America, based on production capacity. We have approximately 15,400 employees, with operations within the United States.
PCA’s Packaging segment includes seven containerboard mills and approximately 85 corrugated converting plants. In 2024, PCA produced about 294 billion square feet (BSF) of containerboard and shipped 67 BSF of corrugated products.
PCA’s Paper segment operates under the trade name Boise Paper, a Division of Packaging Corporation of America. We manufacture and sell white papers, including both commodity and specialty papers.
PCA’s net sales for 2024 were $8.4 billion. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois.
PCA combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "When you choose Packaging Corporation of America, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. We believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience."
What you'll do
- The Receiving Clerk is responsible for maintaining records of incoming shipments, generating reports, and ensuring the accuracy of data. They will also communicate with internal customers regarding shipping and receiving schedules and assist with general cleaning and organization.
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