Fulfillment Inventory Clerk Full Time

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:

• Familiarization and compliance with all PCA policies and rules, established safety, cGMP, product specifications and product procedures, and related information provided by the supervisor.
• Maintains close communication and good working relationships with various department personnel and serves as point of contact for any inventory questions.
• Understand all facility and customer procedures and requirements related to inventory management.
• Maintains accurate inventory levels (includes warehouse, production staging, returns)
• Monitors material movement (ex FIFO, performs spot checks)
• Performs cycle counts and other requested counts (follows written processes, counts bins / assigns counters, reconciles counts, provides proper documentation, enters accurate information into computer system)
• Performs line balances as needed to reconcile discrepancies found before/during/after production
• Reconciles discrepancies following processes prior to adjustments (ex: pulling receipts, inventory history, warehouse checks)
• Provides supporting documentation for counts and adjustments
• Performs physical inventories
• Provides inventory reports – internal and external requests
• Archives inventory files and follows record retention schedule
• Processes damages
• Enters inventory adjustments following processes
• Pulls samples, if requested
• Enters data transactions
• Aids in product dispositions and processes destruction of materials applying proper documentation
• Maintains inventory in product secure room
• Communicates QC Hold needs
• Maintain inventory levels on stock items
• Enter purchase orders as needed for stock items
• Send a weekly /monthly report to management, as directed
• Responds to emails in a professional and timely manner
• Cross train for receiving and provides coverage as needed.
• Must work in the areas, as needed and work dictates.
• May be required to safely operate forklift and maintain applicable licensures.

• Help maintain a safe work environment by knowing facility safety rules/procedures, as well as identify and report unsafe working conditions and unsafe behaviors of others.
• Maintains good working relationship with fellow quality inspectors, line leads, and other PCA employees.
• Attends mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Decision Making:

Under direct supervision, an Inventory Clerk is expected to perform routine assignments, tasks, and troubleshooting within existing procedures and standards. The position is responsible for making determinations regarding appropriate procedures to apply in resolving issues or completing tasks. This position defers complicated issues to the attention of supervisor. This position is expected to seek supervisor guidance if questions occur.

Interactions:

Internally, the Inventory Clerk interacts with personnel of various departments, including but not limited to co-workers, supervisors, and line workers.

Position Requirements:

• Education High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must be able to read, recognize numbers and understand number sequences.
• Must be able to do basic math calculation (i.e., count, add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to seek answers/solutions to questions.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Able to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to understand and interpret diagrams and pictures and apply interpretation to assessing whether display/product meets requirements.
• Must effectively communicate with diverse workforce.
• Must be adaptable to changing work environment.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Hiring Rate $21.22

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